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SCC Acquisitions Inc. v. Central Pacific Bank
Bank's memorandum noting that borrower should be notified of decision not to renew loan does not create duty to notify borrower of nonrenewal. 		Banking Jul. 12, 2012
Kurtin v. Elieff
New trial is required where jury rendered inconsistent verdicts on issue of liability for breach of agent's warranty of authority. 		Civil Procedure Jul. 11, 2012
Jerry Beeman and Pharmacy Services Inc. v. Anthem Prescription Management, LLC
‘Erie’ doctrine does not require federal court to follow state appellate court decision striking down statute under California Constitution. 		Civil Procedure Jul. 11, 2012
Rosa v. Taser International Inc.
Taser manufacturer has no duty to warn of metabolic acidosis where danger is unknown to scientific community at time of incident. 		Torts Jul. 11, 2012
Freeman v. Vista de Santa Barbara Associates LP
Rent control ordinance applies to mobilehome space because original lease prohibited subletting and park failed to give notice of new rule allowing subletting. 		Real Property Jul. 11, 2012
Deleon v. Verizon Wireless LLC
Phone company may legally advance commission payments to its sales representatives and recover against future commissions if certain conditions are not met. 		Employment Law Jul. 11, 2012
Melissa R. v. Superior Court (San Francisco Human Services Agency)
Parent cannot be denied child reunification services based upon another jurisdiction's prior order, which denied reunification with child's half-sibling. 		Juveniles Jul. 11, 2012
People v. Lightsey
Defendant in death penalty case may not represent himself during proceedings to determine whether he was mentally competent to stand trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 10, 2012
People v. Stanley
Trial court has discretion to award either replacement cost, or actual repair cost if repair is possible, to vandlism victim who is entitled to restitution. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 10, 2012
Flores-Lopez v. Holder
Conviction under California Penal Code Section 69 does not qualify categorically as crime of violence because idea that resisting officer inevitably leads to violence is too speculative. 		Immigration Jul. 10, 2012
Ackerman v. Eber (In re Eber)
Bankruptcy court has discretion to decline to enforce applicable arbitration provision where arbitration would conflict with underlying purposes of Bankruptcy Code. 		Bankruptcy Jul. 10, 2012
Macy v. Superior Court (People)
Dismissal is not proper remedy for sexually violent predator proceedings when experts produce conflicting evaluations. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 10, 2012
Marriage of Wilson and Bodine
Paternity judgment is nullified by subsequent marriage of parents of child born out-of-wedlock. 		Family Law Jul. 9, 2012
Woods v. Carey
Pro se prisoner litigants must be given notice of opposition procedural requirements when summary judgment motions are filed. 		Prisoners Rights Jul. 9, 2012
LaChance v. Valverde
DMV correctly denies plaintiff's request for restricted driver's license where she pled guilty to DUI and DMV had suspended her license for six months. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 9, 2012
420 Caregivers LLC v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance seeking to cap number of medical marijuana collectives is lawful because limited police resources and increased crime provided rational basis for regulation. 		Government Jul. 6, 2012
Ethan C., a Minor
Criminal negligence is not required for juvenile court's decision to adjudge children dependents of court where father's neglect caused death of another child. 		Juveniles Jul. 6, 2012
People v. Gonzalez
Substantial evidence of murder exists under provocative act doctrine where individual escalated confrontation by giving firearm to accomplice, who was fatally shot. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 6, 2012
Back v. Sebelius
Medicare hospice beneficiaries may administratively appeal hospice provider’s refusal to provide drug and thus, claim seeking such administrative process is moot. 		Health Care Jul. 6, 2012
Allgoewer v. City of Tracy
In excessive force case, testimony of expert witness is not required where jury could determine whether particular amount of force was unreasonable. 		Civil Rights Jul. 6, 2012
Roberts v. Packard, Packard & Johnson
Law firm may not be awarded attorney fees for prevailing on motion to compel arbitration until arbitration is completed and prevailing party is determined. 		Attorneys Jul. 5, 2012
Williams v. Johnson
Order 		Jul. 5, 2012
Schlegel v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Homeowners may pursue claim against Wells Fargo Bank for proceeding with acceleration of their loan despite homeowners’ compliance with loan modification agreement. 		Banking Jul. 5, 2012
Chamness v. Bowen
California state election law requiring that independents be listed as having "No Party Preference" does not violate First Amendment rights. 		Civil Rights Jul. 5, 2012
Torres v. Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Concept of ‘constructive custody’ does not extend tolling of limitations period allowing parolee to file false imprisonment claim more than one year after release. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 5, 2012
People v. LaPierre
Defendant who committed multiple armed bank robberies in Hawaii and California will continue serving time in California custody after serving term in federal custody. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 5, 2012
Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions Inc.
Trailer guards who stay overnight on job sites in residential trailers must be compensated for all time spent on site, except sleep time. 		Employment Law Jul. 5, 2012
Enloe v. Kelso
Sellers who accepted deed of trust from purchasers to secure purchase price is prohibited from obtaining deficiency judgment in event of purchaser’s default. 		Real Property Jul. 5, 2012
Sotelo v. MediaNews Group Inc.
Class certification motion is properly denied because proposed class is not ascertainable when there is no objective means of determining whether individuals were class members. 		Civil Procedure Jul. 5, 2012
Whiteside v. Arkansas
Order 		Jul. 5, 2012
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