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Attorneys Liability Protection Society Inc. v. Ingaldson Fitzgerald P.C.
Alaskan statute regulating risk retention groups preempted by Liability Risk Retention Act, thus permitting insurance company recovery of fees expended in defending non-covered claim.
Insurance Sep. 25, 2016
616 Croft Ave. LLC v. City of West Hollywood
City of West Hollywood's ordinance charging 'in-lieu' fees to combat the lack of affordable public housing is not an exaction and properly charged to developer.
Municipal Law Sep. 25, 2016
People v. Huerta
Offender entitled to reclassification of burglary conviction to misdemeanor shoplifting even if she committed crime with co-defendants where conspiracy played no role in her prosecution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
In re J.E.
Extension of family reunification services to 24 months appropriate as failure to provide psychological evaluation for minor is failure to provide reasonable services under Welf. & Inst. Code Section 352.
Family Law Sep. 22, 2016
Hassell v. Bird
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
Rand Resources v. City of Carson
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
Vasilenko v. Grace Family Church
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Bristow
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Dorval
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
Hernandez (Justin) on H.C.
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Jewkes
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Sherow
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Stubbs
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Nelson
Extensive questionnaire and verbal interrogation of jurors after deadlock constitutes improper intrusion of court influence in death penalty deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
U.S. v. Diaz
Reduction of prior felony conviction to misdemeanor under Proposition 47 does not affect federal sentence enhancement of life imprisonment that is based on that conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
In re Sunnyslope Housing L.P. (First Southern National Bank v. Sunnyslope Housing L.P.)
Bankruptcy court errs in valuing creditor's interest in light of debtor's proposed use of the property as affordable housing, resulting in greatly diminished value.
Bankruptcy Sep. 22, 2016
City of San Diego v. San Diegans for Open Government
Corporation that files answer in validation action knowing it is a suspended corporation is not entitled to attorney fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5.
Civil Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
In re J.G.
Juvenile court's erroneous finding of 'unsatisfactory' completion of probation was based on mistaken belief regarding unpaid restitution.
Juveniles Sep. 21, 2016
United Cook Inlet Drift Association v. National Marine Fishery Service
Delegation to state of management of fishery requiring conservation must be included in Fishery Management Plan by National Marine Fishery Service under Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 21, 2016
Budiono v. Lynch
Petitioner wins reversal of order of removal where substantial evidence does not support immigration judge's finding that organization petitioner belonged to engaged in terrorist activities.
Immigration Sep. 21, 2016
Esparza v. Kaweah Delta District Hospital
Patient's general allegation of compliance with Government Claims Act's presentation requirement suffices to overcome Hospital's demurrer.
Government Sep. 21, 2016
In re Ilasa
Parole Board determination involves constitutionally-protected liberty interest such that due process judicial review is merited; evidence supports Board's parole denial.
Prisoners Rights Sep. 20, 2016
San Francisco Apartment Association v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco enjoined from enforcing ordinance penalizing landlords effecting no-fault eviction because ordinance absolutely conflicts with absolute right to exit residential rental business under Ellis Act.
Municipal Law Sep. 20, 2016
In re Korbin Z.
Court's improper delegation of authority to minor to decide whether visits with father would occur results in reversal and remand.
Juveniles Sep. 20, 2016
J.E.F.M. v. Lynch
District court lacks jurisdiction to hear class complaint claiming violation of due process due to lack of counsel for immigration removal proceedings.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 20, 2016
U.S. v. Williams
Known drug dealer's suppression motion erroneously granted where telephone tip was sufficiently reliable and his subsequent behavior provided probable cause for his arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 20, 2016
Estate of Bruce Barton v. ADT Security Services Pension
Order
Sep. 20, 2016
Mills v. AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah Insurance Exchange
Insurance company's cancellation of policy before accident occurred is lawful, resulting in affirmance of summary judgment in its favor in case challenging denial of coverage.
Insurance Sep. 20, 2016
People v. Woods
Guilty plea to charge of resisting an executive officer qualifies for Mentally Disordered Offender treatment under MDO Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 19, 2016
Perez v. U-Haul Company of California
Employer may not compel arbitration to determine if plaintiff is an 'aggrieved employee' under Labor Code in representative PAGA claim.
Employment Law Sep. 19, 2016