| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C066633
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Crews v. Willows Unified School District
Newspaper publisher who sought 60,000 emails from school district in native format does not have to pay district's attorney fees because his petition was not frivolous. |
Government |
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Jul. 18, 2013 | |
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F064109
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Bank of America N.A. v. Roberts
Bank of America may recover against borrower, who defaulted on loan despite her agreement to remain obligated to repay loan after short sale on property. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 18, 2013 | |
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09-55837
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Aleman v. Uribe
Prosecutor's removal of Hispanic woman during jury selection because he mistakenly believed she said she was 'prissy' does not constitute purposeful discrimination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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09-56902
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Cannedy v. Adams
Order |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | ||
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10-55671
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Logan v. U.S. Bank National Association
Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act does not provide private right of action to tenant of former owner of property foreclosed on by bank. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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10-56036
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Pride v. Correa
Prisoner may bring independent claim for relief based on individual medical needs, despite ongoing class action seeking systemic reform of California prison system. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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11-15605
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Kimble v. Marvel Enterprises Inc.
Royalties payments from licensing agreement for 'Web Blaster,' toy based on Spider-Man, may not be enforced after expiration of underlying patent. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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12-50063
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U.S. v. Perez-Valencia
Challenge to disputed wiretap is left undecided because record was insufficient to determine precise nature of assistant district attorney’s authority in applying for wiretap. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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B237804
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Malin v. Singer
Restaurant owner’s extortion claim based on demand letter accusing him of embezzling funds used for illicit relations is subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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H038338
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May v. City of Milpitas (SCS Development Co.)
Petitioners' challenge to approval of changes to condominium project is time-barred because petition was not filed within 30 days of decision. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 17, 2013 | |
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11-35823
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Mortensen v. Bresnan Communications LLC
Arbitration agreement between consumers and Internet service provider is enforceable because federal law preempts Montana state law regarding arbitration agreements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2013 | |
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12-30074
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U.S. v. Botello-Rosales
Defendant’s conviction is vacated because detective’s use of Spanish word ‘free’ in administering Spanish-language Miranda warning failed to reasonably convey Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2013 | |
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G047034
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Abers v. Rohrs
Homeowners may not seek to throw out arbitration award because they failed to properly serve notice on owners of condominium development. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2013 | |
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F064045
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POET LLC v. California Air Resources Board
Agency’s approval of regulations aimed at reducing carbon content of fuels in California is premature, but regulations are allowed to remain operative. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 16, 2013 | |
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A135094
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Latinos Unidos Del Valle de Napa y Solano v. County of Napa
County ordinance conflicts with state Density Bonus Law in requiring developer to include higher percentage of affordable housing units than state law requires. |
Government |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | |
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11-36080
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American President Lines Ltd. v. International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Cargo company has standing to file suit against union concerning labor dispute where union's alleged unfair labor practice caused company’s financial injury. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | |
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11-90135
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In Re Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Order |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | ||
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C067252
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County of Siskiyou v. Superior Court (Environmental Law Foundation)
Siskiyou Superior Court does not have exclusive ability to hear case involving groundwater permits by virtue of its 1980 decree regarding water rights. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | |
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H038734
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Diamond v. Superior Court (Casa Del Valle Homeowners Association)
Homeowners association cannot foreclose on townhouse because it failed to strictly comply with pre-lien and pre-foreclosure notice requirements under Davis-Stirling Act. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | |
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12-10056
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U.S. v. Morgan
Border patrol agent's re-reading of ‘Miranda’ warnings in standard I-214 Form does not constitute unconstitutional re-initiation of interrogation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 2013 | |
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A136436
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A.M., a Minor
Mother is denied reunification services after her 11-week-old son suffered numerous injuries as result of violent acts towards him from mother's boyfriend. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | |
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G047013
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Orange Citizens for Parks and Recreation v. Superior Court (Milan REI IV LLC)
City council’s approval of low-density residential development project in land formerly used as golf course is consistent with city’s general plan. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | |
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D060260
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City of Dana Point v. California Coastal Commission (Headlands Reserve LLC)
California Coastal Commission may not review city's decision to enact ordinance that limited hours of operation for trails at project site. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | |
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S195852
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Today's Fresh Start Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
Revocation of charter school's charter does not violate due process because there was no evidence that County Board of Education was biased. |
Education |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | |
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S210545
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People v. Eroshevich
Order |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | ||
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S196200
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People v. Buza
Order |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | ||
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S206953
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In re Maricela H.
Order |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | ||
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S207634
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People v. Lowe
Order |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | ||
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10-50519
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U.S. v. Green
Movie industry veterans who ran international film festival must pay $250,000 in restitution for making $1.8 million in illicit payments to foreign governor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2013 | |
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B242095
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Toho-Towa Co. Ltd. v. Morgan Creek Productions Inc.
Nonparty may be added as judgment debtor because nonparty is alter ego of named defendants, and had control over litigation. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 12, 2013 |