| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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E059133
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Paulek v. Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (Anheuser-Busch LLC)
Removal of conservation overlay is a 'project' under CEQA and is not subject to Class 7 or Class 8 exemptions under the Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 17, 2015 | |
|
G049587
|
Womack v. Lovell
Homeowner is bound by admission that contractor was licensed and was not entitled to nonsuit based on contractor's failure to produce certificate of licensure. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 2015 | |
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13-36185
|
Newman v. Wengler
Prisoner not entitled to habeas relief based on allegedly unlawfully seized evidence where he had full and fair opportunity to litigate Fourth Amendment claims in state court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 2015 | |
|
A142127
|
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. Public Utilities Commission (City of San Bruno)
A mental state to mislead is not required to find public utility violates California Code of Regulations title 20, Section 1.1. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 16, 2015 | |
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14-856
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Belotserkovsky
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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14-979
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Lakhani
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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14-980
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Corrad
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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13-1496
|
Dollar General Corp. v. MS Band of Choctaw
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
|
14-844
|
Bruce v. Samuels
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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14-853
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Boykins
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
|
14-185
|
Reyes Mata v. Lynch
Appellate court has jurisdiction to review Board of Immigration Appeals' rejection of petitioner's motion to reopen removal proceedings regardless of BIA's reasoning for denial. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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14-103
|
Baker Botts LLP v. ASARCO LLC
Section 330(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code does not authorize award of attorney fees for defending a fee application. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
|
13-1402
|
Kerry v. Din
Denial of visa to Afghan citizen spouse who previously worked for Taliban government, does not violate petitioning spouse's liberty interests entitling her to due process of law. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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13-15805
|
Flores v. Huppenthal
Rule 60(b)(5) relief warranted due to changed circumstances relating to English Language Learners. |
Education |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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13-50211
|
U.S. v. Macias
Plain error to admit amended registration of birth in contravention of Confrontation Clause; however, error is harmless, as "overwhelming" other evidence demonstrated defendant's guilt. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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13-55666
|
Naffe v. Frey
Political activist may maintain state law claims against county prosecutor in federal court following district court's erroneous decision regarding amount in controversy. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
|
S202921
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People v. Le
High court precedent instructs that penal code prohibits imposition of two sentencing enhancements where both are for being armed in the commission of a single offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2015 | |
|
S212072
|
California Building Industry Association v. City of San Jose
Ordinary standard of review applies to city's inclusionary housing ordinance; San Remo standard inapplicable. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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D066340
|
Katzenstein v. Chabad of Poway
Court lacks jurisdiction to review unsigned minute order striking party's objection and counterclaim against trustee in probate matter. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | |
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14-851
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Peele
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
|
14-852
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Johnson
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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14-854
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Hamilton-Presha
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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14-855
|
Bank of America, N.A. v. Garro
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 2015 | ||
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A136337
|
People v. Curlee
Government must show differential treatment of sexually violent predators from persons not guilty by reason of insanity is justified before compelling testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 14, 2015 | |
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13-15432
|
Dreyfuss v. Cory (In re Cloobeck)
Chapter 7 trustee must provide notice and hearing to creditors prior to paying bankruptcy estate's tax liability—an administrative expense. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 14, 2015 | |
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13-35331
|
Teamsters Local Union No. 117 v. Washington Dept. of Corrections
Washington Dept. of Corrections justified in designating women-only jobs at women's prisons because sex is a bona-fide occupational qualification for those positions. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 14, 2015 | |
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12-50608
|
U.S. v. Yamashiro
Counsel's absence during victim witness' allocution violates defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel, warranting resentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 14, 2015 | |
|
C077683
|
Monterossa v. Superior Court (PNC Bank)
California Civil Code Section 2924.12(i) permits award of attorney fees and costs for prevailing borrowers who obtain preliminary—not solely, permanent—injunctive relief. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 14, 2015 | |
|
A139978
|
Montgomery v. GCFS Inc.
Licensed finance lender may sell consumer debt to another party even though that party is neither an institutional investor nor a financial lender. |
Consumer Law |
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Jun. 14, 2015 | |
|
B254914
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David v. Medtronic Inc.
Presence of nominal defendant cannot defeat forum non conveniens dismissal where, in absence of nominal defendant, action can and should be pursued in alternative forum. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2015 |
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