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Roos v. Honeywell International Inc.
Trial court erroneously finds objectors lacked standing to object to class action settlement but error does not warrant reversal of settlement approval. 		Consumer Law Nov. 12, 2015
In re Kadence P.
Juvenile court must consider Indian ancestry pursuant to Indian Child Welfare Act, although substantial evidence supported jurisdictional finding over infant. 		Dependency Nov. 11, 2015
Public Integrity Alliance v. City of Tucson
City of Tucson's 'hybrid system' for selecting city council members violates the Equal Protection Clause. 		Civil Rights Nov. 11, 2015
Jumaane v. City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Firefighter's race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation case against the City overturned following $1 million jury verdict. 		Employment Law Nov. 11, 2015
People v. Garness
Receiving a stolen motor vehicle in violation of Cal. Penal Code Section 496d is not among offenses reduced to a misdemeanor by Proposition 47. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2015
Pickens v. Aldaba
Order 		Nov. 10, 2015
Mullenix v. Luna
Officer entitled to qualified immunity during high speed car chase resulting man's death, where officer shot at vehicle before it went through spike strips, but after man relayed lethal threats. 		Civil Rights Nov. 10, 2015
Zapien v. Martel
California state prisoner fails to challenge destruction of audio tape recording of defense's strategy on due process grounds. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2015
U.S. v. Falcon
Congress' elimination of all statutes of limitations on actions to recover on defaulted federally-guaranteed loans does not result in denial of due process. 		Education Nov. 10, 2015
People v. Hoffman
Teen who forged parents' checks to support heroin addiction must be resentenced under Proposition 47, although total value of stolen checks exceeded $950 threshold. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 9, 2015
People v. Buycks
Proposition 47 applies to on-bail enhancements (where defendant commits felony while on bail for earlier felony); where primary offense is reduced to a misdemeanor, on-bail enhancement cannot be applied. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 9, 2015
AIDS Healthcare etc. v. State Dept. Health Care etc.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation's failure to exhaust administrative remedies bars its petition for writ of mandamus. 		Administrative Agencies Nov. 9, 2015
People v. Farwell
Reversal not justified where entire record reveals defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered into stipulation although advisement of his constitutional rights was not contemporaneous with stipulation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 9, 2015
People v. Waters
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to order restitution two years after defendant's successful completion of probation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 9, 2015
Buchanan v. Soto
California court may assert personal jurisdiction over deportee concerning allegedly fraudulent transfer of property located near in Southern California. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 9, 2015
Tohono O’odham Nation v. State of Arizona
Arizona law allowing annexation of certain unincorporated lands is preempted by Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act. 		Native American Affairs Nov. 9, 2015
Doolittle v. Exchange Bank
Trust's duty to defend against contests provision is not a no contest clause and can be enforced prior to determining merits of beneficiary's challenges. 		Probate and Trusts Nov. 6, 2015
In re Sadie S.
Father's challenges to Indian tribal customary adoption order lack merit; juvenile court properly afforded order full faith and credit. 		Juveniles Nov. 6, 2015
U.S. v. Dreyer
NCIS violates prohibition on use of military in civilian law enforcement, but suppression not needed where facts do not demonstrate suppression necessary for deterrence. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 5, 2015
U.S. v. Galan
In calculating restitution in child pornography case, losses attributable to actions of original abuser should be separated from those caused by defendant. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 5, 2015
U.S. v. Kowalczyk
Person whose competence is in question has non-waivable right to counsel, a role 'masterfully fulfilled' by appointed amicus. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 5, 2015
Adoption of T.K., a Minor
Unwed father who made no effort to financially support and even cyber-stalked mother during pregnancy is not entitled to 'Kelsey S.' father status. 		Juveniles Nov. 5, 2015
Stevens v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Reforms to workers' compensation scheme establishing independent medical review process passes constitutional muster. 		Workers' Compensation Nov. 5, 2015
Voisine v. United States
Order 		Nov. 5, 2015
Performance Team Freight Systems v. Aleman
Employer's petition to compel arbitration should have been granted; truck drivers' 'Independent Contractor Agreements' not exempt from Federal Arbitration Act. 		Labor Law Nov. 4, 2015
Tyler R., a Minor
Mother's lack of interest in newborn child, coupled with her severe physical handicap, supported juvenile court's jurisdictional finding over child. 		Dependency Nov. 4, 2015
In re Bianca S.
Juvenile dependent teens' acts of vandalism do not amount to 'urgent necessity' for continued detention at Juvenile Hall. 		Juveniles Nov. 4, 2015
People v. Bell
Any plea of once in jeopardy that presents a question of material fact must be resolved by a jury unless jury trial is waived. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 2015
Brown-Hunter v. Colvin
Administrative Law Judge errs by failing to provide specific, clear and convincing reasons for rejecting Social Security claimant's testimony. 		Administrative Agencies Nov. 4, 2015
Wilkinson v. Gingrich
State court unreasonably applies rule of collateral estoppel when it upholds perjury conviction after defendant's acquittal in traffic court. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 2015
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