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Rodriguez v. Brill
Client is entitled to relief from terminating sanctions caused solely by her attorney’s neglect of discovery.
Civil Procedure Feb. 23, 2015
Ryland Mews Homeowners Assn. v. Munoz
Preliminary injunction not abuse of discretion where substantial evidence suggests plaintiff will prevail on merits.
Civil Procedure Feb. 23, 2015
Smith v. Delta Air Lines Inc.
Order
Feb. 23, 2015
Fischer v. Time Warner Cable Inc.
Time Warner Cable subscribers lose out on class action involving addition of three sports channels for Lakers and Dodgers games.
Business Law Feb. 23, 2015
In re D.D.
Smell of marijuana, presence in private parking lot, and defendant’s suspicious protection of right hip substantiate officers’ detention and search under Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 23, 2015
Grebing v. 24 Hour Fitness
Malfunctioning clip at fitness center does not amount to ‘gross’ negligence.
Torts Feb. 22, 2015
Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Ltd. v. A.V.E.L.A. Inc.
Bob Marley’s children prevail on false endorsement claim against parties that used their father’s image on t-shirts and other merchandise.
Intellectual Property Feb. 22, 2015
Zavalin v. Colvin
Administrative law judge must reconcile inconsistencies between potential disability claimant’s limitations and the occupations proposed for claimant.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 22, 2015
Roy Allan Slurry Seal Inc. v. American Asphalt South Inc.
Second-place bidder on public works contract may sue winning bidder, who allegedly underpaid workers, for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.
Torts Feb. 22, 2015
Uriell v. Regents of UC
Oncology expert’s opinion, based both on late patient’s family history and his own experience, properly admitted in wrongful death suit.
Torts Feb. 22, 2015
Aghaian v. Minassian
Trial court improperly finds Iran to be suitable alternate forum despite overwhelming evidence of Iranian judiciary’s bias against women and non-Muslims.
Civil Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
In re Emily D.
Juvenile court’s request as to missing drug test evidence does not violate parent’s due process.
Juveniles Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Tittle
Under Three Strikes Law, trial courts may impose recidivism enhancement for each of offender’s current qualifying offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
Saltonstall v. City of Sacramento (Sacramento Basketball Holdings LLC)
Steps taken by City of Sacramento toward planning of downtown arena does not violate CEQA because it does not demonstrate premature commitment.
Environmental Law Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Andrews
Instruction on <EM> Mayberry </EM> defense necessary where sexual battery defendant shows substantial evidence of mistake as to consent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Buza
Order
Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Chaney
Order
Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Valencia
Order
Feb. 19, 2015
Mendoza v. Nordstrom Inc.
Order
Feb. 19, 2015
Kohler v. Bed Bath & Beyond of Calif.
As they pertain to strike-side doorway maneuvering space, ADA Guidelines require 18 inches of clear floor – rather than floor <EM>and</EM> wall – space.
Civil Rights Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Crockett
Past recidivism – coupled with presently identifiable risk of re-offense – enough to deny resentencing petition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
State Dept. of Public Health v. Superior Court (Center for Investigative Reporting)
In context of public records access, Long-Term Care Act's accessibilty provisions take precedence over Lanterman-Petris-Short Act's confidentiality provisions.
Government Feb. 19, 2015
Citizens For Fair REU Rates v. City of Redding
Annual budget transfer from city-owned utility to city’s general fund might constitute tax under Proposition 26 requiring two-thirds voter approval.
Taxation Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Harris
Warrantless blood draw of motorist suspected of DUI comports with Fourth Amendment despite recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in ‘McNeely.’
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
People v. Simmons
Trial court, uncomfortable with defendants’ ‘sketchy behavior,’ withdraws package plea agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP v. Lujan
Prominent Guam attorney on the hook for attorney fees incurred by law firm in action seeking to collect unpaid legal bills.
Civil Procedure Feb. 19, 2015
Nealy v. City of Santa Monica
‘Reasonable accommodation’ prescription in employment statute does not require employer to cut essential job functions.
Employment Law Feb. 18, 2015
Davis v. U.S. Bank N.A. (In re Davis)
Legal obligations enforceable against debtor’s property, but not against debtor, are included in calculation to determine her eligibility for chapter 12 bankruptcy filing.
Bankruptcy Feb. 18, 2015
Belasco v. Wells
Waiver of future claims as part of cash settlement is 'reasonable release' under Right to Repair Act, and bars subsequent claim over latent construction defects.
Contracts Feb. 18, 2015
Assn. for L.A. Deputy Sheriffs v. County of L.A.
Trial court cannot stay arbitration to wait for litigation of non-arbitrable issues where no non-arbitrable issues exist.
Employment Law Feb. 18, 2015