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People v. Gutierrez
Sentence of life without possibility of parole for juvenile, who murdered his aunt during sexual assault, does not violate Eighth Amendment.
Juveniles Sep. 25, 2012
Michael A., a Minor
Grandmother may not challenge order removing alleged Indian children from her custody based on Indian Child Welfare Act’s inquiry and notice provisions.
Native American Affairs Sep. 25, 2012
Federal Insurance Co. v. Steadfast Insurance Co.
In dispute between three insurance companies, insurance company with policy covering discrimination claims must defend insured in Fair Housing Act case.
Insurance Sep. 25, 2012
People v. McCoy
Court properly finds two entries into home by defendant for sentencing purposes where jury did not make express finding as to number of entries.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 25, 2012
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Cabana)
Hospital does not need to give patient records of communications between review board and manufacturer of investigational medical device.
Health Care Sep. 25, 2012
People v. Robinson
To assist in funding court operations, court must require defendant to pay two assessment fees following his conviction for petty theft.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 25, 2012
People v. Paniagua
Unreliable evidence inferring that child molester allegedly took trip to Thailand for illicit sex purposes must be excluded.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 24, 2012
U.S. v. Marquez-Lobos
For purposes of sentence enhancement for crime of violence, Arizona's kidnapping statute categorically meets generic definition of kidnapping.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 24, 2012
Albino v. Baca
Sex offender, who was raped in prison by other inmates, cannot sue county sheriff because he failed to follow prison’s grievance procedure.
Prisoners Rights Sep. 24, 2012
Native Ecosystems Council v. Weldon
Forest Service may proceed with plan to remove trees and vegetation in Lewis and Clark National Forest to reduce potential for wildfires.
Environmental Law Sep. 24, 2012
Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp.
Alaskan village may not sue energy producers based on allegations that they are causing global warming via massive greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental Law Sep. 24, 2012
Kandy Kiss of California Inc. v. Tex-Ellent Inc.
Fabric wholesaler, which was sued by clothing manufacturer for selling copyright infringing print, wins attorney fees after prevailing in state court.
Contracts Sep. 24, 2012
Robinson v. SSW Inc.
Family of boiler repairman, who died from mesothelioma, cannot sue Nebraska corporation because they sued more than five years after it dissolved.
Torts Sep. 24, 2012
People v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co.
Court may not forfeit second bond posted by surety due to defendant’s failure to appear in court because bond was void as matter of law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 24, 2012
Matteo v. California State DMV
DMV must grant restricted license to driver who had been suspended for 90 days for driving under the influence twice in 10 years.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 24, 2012
Kilgore v. Keybank
Order
Sep. 24, 2012
People v. Houston (Eric C.)
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
State of California v. Continental Insurance
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
Iskanian v. CLS Transportation of Los Angeles
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
In re I.J.
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
County of Los Angeles v. Alternative Medicinal Cannabis Collective
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
420 Caregivers v. City of Los Angeles
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
Vantilburg (Clifford John) on H.C.
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
People v. Brittian
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
Pappas v. Slomowitz
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
In re J.L.
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
Crawford (James) on H.C.
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
In re L.L. (S190230)
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
In re L.L. (S190245)
Order
Sep. 21, 2012
People v. Verni
Order
Sep. 21, 2012