| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11-1508
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Far East National Bank v. United States Trustee San Diego (In re Premier Golf Properties LP)
Debtor golf club is not prohibited from using cash collateral because postpetition revenue from green fees and driving range fees are not bank's cash collateral. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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10-56710
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Monge v. Maya Magazines Inc.
Fair use does not protect magazine's publication of celebrity couple's secret wedding photos, which were stolen and previously unpublished. |
Intellectual Property |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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A130819
|
Kifle-Thompson v. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Writ of administrative mandate is unavailable to chiropractor whose license was revoked where substantial evidence supported Board of Chiropractic Examiners' decision to revoke license. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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E053738
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City of Corona v. Liston Brick Co. of Corona
Party in eminent domain proceeding may not cross-examine appraisal expert with alternative appraisal where valuation is done by another expert. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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B231720
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Silk v. Feldman
In defamation action, anti-SLAPP motion is properly denied where plaintiff demonstrated that accusations that she oversaw settlement for personal benefit were untrue. |
Torts |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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B233739
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City of Maywood v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Non-pecuniary motives do not disqualify public entity litigants from obtaining attorney fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1021.5. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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A132927
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Nelsen v. Legacy Partners Residential Inc.
Arbitration agreement is not unconscionable because litigant failed to establish both substantive and procedural unconscionability. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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F063023
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Fahlen v. Sutter Central Valley Hospitals
Whistleblower doctor is not required to exhaust administrative remedies where such proceedings would provide means for retaliation. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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11-56363
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Western Watersheds Project v. Salazar
Order |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | ||
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11-1347
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Chafin v. Chafin
Order |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | ||
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S191747
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People v. Sauceda-Contreras
Where suspect makes ambiguous statement that could be construed as invocation of his ‘Miranda’ rights, officer may clarify intent to invoke or waive rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | |
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11-16326
|
Grand Canyon Trust v. United States Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation does not violate Endangered Species Act by issuing annual operating plans without formally consulting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | |
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D060923
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Arabia v. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P.
Loan servicer may initiate judicial foreclosure proceeding because its rights exist under contract and are not precluded by statute. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | |
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D060519
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Truly Nolen of America v. Superior Court (Miranda)
'Gentry v. Superior Court', which permits invalidation of class action arbitration waivers, remains viable despite 'AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion.' |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | |
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B228461
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Marriage of Hofer
Disentitlement doctrine allows dismissal of husband’s appeal where he refused to obey lower court’s legal orders regarding disclosure of financial circumstances. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 14, 2012 | |
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07-73098
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Mojica v. Holder
Ninth Circuit decision in 'Mercado-Zazueta v. Holder,' which was used to hold alien could impute father’s legal status to meet lawful residence requirement, is invalid. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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11-60018
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Tober v. Lang (In re Tober)
Debtors are entitled to exemptions for life insurance policies and annuities because Arizona statutes do not require listed beneficiaries to be dependents. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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10-55309
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Rodriguez v. Disner
Court may deny attorney fees in class action where counsel knowingly created conflicts of interests among clients without informed consent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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11-35072
|
Chaudhry v. Astrue
Administrative law judge properly denies disability claim where Dept. of Veterans Affairs' disability determination was part of record and adequately considered. |
Government |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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11-35235
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The Scotts Co. LLC v. Seeds Inc.
In evaluating realignment of parties, federal court may not consider claims made in different case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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B230817
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Reed v. United Teachers Los Angeles
Consent decree, which addressed manner in which teacher layoffs would be conducted, cannot be approved by court where third party's claim was not decided on merits. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 13, 2012 | |
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S170560
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State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
‘All-sums-with-stacking’ approach applies to State’s claim for indemnification against insurers where continuous property damage occurs during periods of several successive liability policies. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 10, 2012 | |
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S062180
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People v. Valdez
Order preventing disclosure of witnesses' identities prior to testimony is valid where trial court allowed for continuances and further investigation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | |
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A132714
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Ideal Boat & Camper Storage v. County of Alameda
County properly denies site development review application where proposed expansion would conflict with goals and policies of county's long-term general plan for development. |
Government |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | |
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S202821
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Jamulians Against the Casino v. Dougherty (Jamul Indian Tribe)
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | ||
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S195870
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People v. Torres
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | ||
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S189461
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People v. Atencio
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | ||
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S202828
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Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation)
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | ||
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S203298
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People v. Olague
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 | ||
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S202790
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People v. Johnson
Order |
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Aug. 10, 2012 |