| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12-7338
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Shahin v. Bhatt
Order |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | ||
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12-7391
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In re Doug West
Order |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | ||
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12-6733
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In re Joseph G. Dunbar
Order |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | ||
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11-889
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Tarrant Regional Water District v. Herrmann
Order |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | ||
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12-167
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United States v. Davila
Order |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | ||
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09-55907
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Peralta v. Dillard
Prison dentist is not deliberately indifferent to inmate’s medical needs when he was unable to give proper care due to staff shortages. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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11-10539
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U.S. v. Juan
Even if prosecution's statements to district judge wrongly threatened its own witness, defendant fails to show misconduct because witness did not hear statements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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11-35269
|
Jayne v. Sherman
Fish and Wildlife Service’s Biological Opinion finding that Idaho Roadless Rule does not jeopardize listed species does not violate Endangered Species Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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E053797
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Dwight R. v. Christy B.
Family therapist may strike father's lawsuit accusing therapist of conspiring with others to falsely accuse him of sexually abusing his daughter. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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D061553
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Marquis H., a Minor
Juvenile court may assume jurisdiction over child when his parents physically abused their grandchildren in the same home, even if child was not abused. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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D059912
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Furtado v. State Personnel Board
Correctional lieutenant may be medically demoted to non-peace officer position after accident made him incapable of performing essential duties, such as using baton. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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10-50631
|
U.S. v. Dreyer
District court commits plain error by failing to order competency hearing sua sponte despite record raising genuine doubt regarding defendant’s competency. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 2013 | |
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S206774
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In re Scott H.
Order |
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Jan. 6, 2013 | ||
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S206143
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Taylor (William) on H.C.
Order |
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Jan. 6, 2013 | ||
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S206771
|
People v. Moffett
Order |
|
Jan. 6, 2013 | ||
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12-602
|
Opinion of Harris (12-602)
Person may not simultaneously serve as director of sanitary district and commissioner of planning commission because of potential clashes of interest between offices. |
Government |
|
Jan. 6, 2013 | |
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E054472
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Daniels v. Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
Daughter of care facility resident who died following deterioration of health at facility does not need to arbitrate claims against facility. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 6, 2013 | |
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B238054
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Swissmex-Rapid S.A. de C.V. v. SP Systems LLC
Confirmation of arbitration award between California and Mexican corporations is proper because FAA's procedural provisions do not apply to state court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 6, 2013 | |
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11-55249
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Henderson v. Johnson
Inmate’s federal habeas petition over murder conviction is improperly dismissed where inmate was not given leave to amend petition or request stay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2013 | |
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09-10189
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U.S. v. Xu
Defendants who engaged in scheme to steal funds from Bank of China and flee to United States can be convicted of RICO conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2013 | |
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10-56708
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Terenkian v. The Republic of Iraq
Order |
|
Jan. 3, 2013 | ||
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A131625
|
People v. Stender
Law corporation is specifically designated as member of State Bar and is bound by rule prohibiting aiding in unlawful practice of law by retired attorney. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 3, 2013 | |
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B234636
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So v. Shin
Patient’s negligence claim against anesthesiologist who shoved container of blood at patient is not barred because anesthesiologist’s actions were not professional negligence. |
Torts |
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Jan. 3, 2013 | |
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12-10213
|
U.S. v. Pleasant
Defendant’s Career Offender status precludes his eligibility for sentence reduction pursuant to amendments in crack-cocaine guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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09-55513
|
Freeman Investments L.P. v. Pacific Life Insurance Co.
Breach of contract claims against insurer, which related to securities purchases, move forward where claims involved interpretation of contract language, not fraud. |
Securities |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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11-15599
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Petzschke v. Century Aluminum Co.
Purchasers of aftermarket shares of stock cannot sue company because they failed to adequately allege purchases were traceable to secondary offering. |
Securities |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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11-50234
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U.S. v. Yi
Real estate developer’s conviction for conspiracy to violate Clean Air Act is valid because he knew ceilings contained asbestos, but deliberately avoided problem. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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B233796
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People v. Morales
Defendant who impersonates victim's boyfriend while having sex is improperly convicted of rape where jury instructions include deception theory for unmarried victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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G045899
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Marriage of Melissa
Prenuptial agreement containing spousal support waiver is invalid as against public policy pursuant to law as it then existed in 1985. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 2, 2013 | |
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12-1209
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Collect Access LLC v. Hernandez (In re Hernandez)
Order requiring creditor to return debtor's funds to his account is proper where funds are social security benefits exempt from collection. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 1, 2013 |