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U.S. v. Spangle
Judge is not required to recuse himself where no evidence existed that defendant was going to act on implicit threat.
Judges Nov. 21, 2010
Benjamin, Weill & Mazer v. Kors
Arbitrator must disclose nature of legal practice and representation of law firm engaged in fee dispute with former client at time of arbitration.
Judges Oct. 13, 2010
Kirk v. Carpeneti
Selection of Board of Governors of Alaska Bar Association by attorneys, rather than public at large, does not violate equal protection clause.
Judges Sep. 30, 2010
La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity.
Judges Aug. 5, 2010
La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity.
Judges Jul. 16, 2010
People v. Freeman
Judge’s refusal to disqualify himself does not violate defendant’s due process rights where actual bias did not exist.
Judges Jan. 22, 2010
Hernandez v. Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc.
Order barring attorney from communicating with class members valid where judge's later disqualification due to bias applied to future orders.
Judges Jun. 19, 2009
Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co. Inc.
Judge is recused from case involving his biggest campaign donor based on 'objective standards,' not actual proof of bias.
Judges Jun. 9, 2009
Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge.
Judges Mar. 9, 2009
Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge.
Judges Feb. 10, 2009
New Albertsons Inc. v. Superior Court (Shanahan)
Supermarket's motion to withdraw admission is improperly denied in case where patron is found bleeding on floor.
Judges Dec. 12, 2008
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution.
Judges Nov. 10, 2008
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution.
Judges Oct. 14, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case.
Judges Aug. 4, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case.
Judges Jul. 29, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case.
Judges Jul. 14, 2008
People v. Williams
Court’s bias, based on its opinion of defendant’s veracity, disqualifies it from further hearings, but does not void its ruling in instant matter.
Judges Nov. 8, 2007
U.S. v. Holland
Judge has no duty to recuse himself in response to threatening phone messages defendant makes in attempt to manipulate court system.
Judges Sep. 5, 2007
Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial.
Judges Jul. 5, 2007
Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial.
Judges Jun. 5, 2007
Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial.
Judges Jun. 5, 2007
Rossco Holdings Inc. v. Bank of America
If disqualified judge compels arbitration in which he has no input, resultant award should not be vacated solely by virtue of judge's disqualification.
Judges May 14, 2007
Bravo v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiff's peremptory challenge to judge is timely where second action against county is not continuation of earlier case.
Judges Apr. 24, 2007
Rossco Holdings Inc. v. Bank of America
If disqualified judge compels arbitration in which he has no input, resultant award should not be vacated solely by virtue of judge's disqualification.
Judges Apr. 19, 2007
People v. Freeman
Appearance of judicial bias that could undermine public's confidence in impartial judiciary raises due process concerns.
Judges Mar. 20, 2007
In re Needles Cases
Party in coordinated action who successfully challenges summary judgment on appeal may later exercise peremptory challenge of judge presiding over coordinated proceedings.
Judges Mar. 13, 2007
North Beverly Park Homeowners Association v. Bisno
Judge cannot be regarded as having consented to disqualification where party's statement of disqualification was filed after final judgment.
Judges Mar. 7, 2007
Casden v. Superior Court (Casden)
Petitioner's second peremptory challenge was properly denied where he utilized his one available challenge upon remand.
Judges Nov. 27, 2006
Jonathon M. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile court judge abused her discretion when she refused to follow published opinion and also wrongfully denied peremptory challenge.
Judges Oct. 23, 2006
Ignacio v. Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
When litigant indiscriminately sues all justices in Ninth Circuit, rule of necessity applies and no disqualification of justices is required.
Judges Oct. 17, 2006