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Criminal Law and Procedure

People v. Mejia

Police use of multiple photographic lineups where witness was uncertain about her initial identification was reasonable and did not offend due process.

Attorneys

Simers v. Los Angeles Times Communications LLC

Despite plaintiff's counsel's misconduct leading to the need for another trial, trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding her attorney's fees.

Anti-SLAPP, Employment Law

Modification: Taylor v. Tesla, Inc.

Despite pending parallel litigation, refusal to respond to employee record requests under the Labor Code was not protected conduct subject to the provisions of the anti-SLAPP statute.

Bankruptcy

In re: US v. Warfield

Pro rata allocation of proceeds that were insufficient to pay tax and penalty portions of tax lien including both where trustee avoided penalty portion was inconsistent with the Bankruptc...

Criminal Law and Procedure

Garraway v. Ciufo

Absent a denial of qualified immunity, district court orders extending *Bivens* are not immediately appealable under the collateral order doctrine.