| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B233204
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People v. Jones
Defendant who dissuades witness from appearing in criminal proceeding forfeits constitutional right to confront witness under doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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10-56266
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Headley v. Church of Scientology International
Church organization does not force ministers to perform labor in violation of Trafficking Victims Protection Act where ministers could freely leave compound at all times. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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11-70292
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Pacific Ship Repair and Fabrication Inc. v. Office of Worker Compensation Programs
Under Longshore Act, finding of partial permanent disability does not preclude later finding of temporary disability for same underlying injury during period of recuperation. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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B230346
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Chavez v. Glock Inc.
In design defect action, gun manufacturer fails to show plaintiff could not prove lack of grip safety or light trigger pull caused injury. |
Torts |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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B237271
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In re I.J.
Male siblings of minor female sexual abuse victim are also in substantial danger even though no current evidence of male abuse exists. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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D059843
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People v. McKee
Disparate treatment of sexually violent predators from other mentally disordered offenders is justified by their high risk of recidivism and danger to unique class of victims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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A130803
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The Gillette Co. v. Franchise Tax Board
Despite 1993 amendment, taxpayers are entitled to elect Multistate Tax Compact’s formula of apportionment and allocation for state income tax purposes. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 25, 2012 | |
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S067519
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People v. Thomas
Suspect's confession is admissible where suspect waived right to counsel as to one crime and then again waived rights as to second crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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B195121
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Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.)
Insurance claims adjusters are not exempt from overtime compensation because they are production workers, performing day-to-day operations of insurance companies. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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10-16327
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Haynes v. City and County of San Francisco
District court has discretion to reduce sanctions imposed against attorney for pursuing frivolous claim in light of attorney's inability to pay. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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F061981
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Wohlgemuth v. Caterpillar Inc.
Under Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, attorney fees award to prevailing party is proper because dismissal with prejudice equates to final judgment. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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B236528
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Christian P., a Minor
Agency’s reports containing hearsay statements attesting to mother’s drug abuse is admissible evidence upon which dependency jurisdictional finding may be based. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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09-15212
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Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan Ltd.
Order |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | ||
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10-30126
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U.S. v. Oliva
Government may monitor background conversations overheard during standard cell phone intercepts where particular cell phone is specifically listed in court order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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11-50062
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U.S. v. Rangel
Notice is not required where court implicitly relied on variance factors in imposing sentence and did not constitute departure from Sentencing Guidelines range. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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D059794
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In re Batie
Claim for award of credits against parole period is dismissed for lack of controversy in light of prisoner’s unopposed release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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H037156
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People v. Werner
Officer's general fear of danger fails to justify search under protective sweep doctrine where no articulable facts of danger exist. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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B239385
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In re Davidson
Reversal of agency’s denial of parole is improper where there is some evidence that defendant’s history with alcohol presented unreasonable risk to public safety. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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S192784
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People v. Lara
Court does not have discretion under Penal Code Section 1385 to disregard historical facts that disqualify prisoner from earning day-to-day conduct credits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S192751
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People v. Yarbrough
Second floor balcony with metal railing is part of dwelling's outer boundary for purposes of entry required for residential burglary conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S202834
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People v. Wells
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S198392
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People v. Nunes
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S194385
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People v. Tauch
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S190106
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People v. Ballard
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S189174
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People v. Duarte
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S203124
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Beeman v. Anthem Prescription Management
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202328
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People v. Borg
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S203026
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Ralphs Grocery Company v. Missionary Church of the Disciples of Jesus Christ
Order |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S175344
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Gonzalez (Jesse) on H.C.
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202529
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People v. Bito
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 |