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Hupp v. Freedom Communications Inc.
Online reader may not sue Orange County Register for refusing to delete comments made about him in comments section of article on its website.
Constitutional Law Nov. 8, 2013
Guardianship of D.W.
Court must conduct new guardianship hearing for Native American child after requiring objecting grandmother to notify possible tribes about proceeding.
Native American Affairs Nov. 7, 2013
Eel River Disposal and Resource Recovery Inc. v. Humboldt County
Humboldt County unfairly awards waste management franchise to local company when other companies submitted lower, more competitive bids.
Government Nov. 7, 2013
People v. Anaya
Gang members receive reduced sentences for extortion because jury did not find they used threats to induce fear when collecting gang debt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 7, 2013
Urooj v. Holder
Pakistani woman maintains asylum status despite lies in application because immigration authorities committed mistakes during her removal proceeding.
Immigration Nov. 7, 2013
Seven Arts Filmed Entertainment Limited v. Content Media Corp. PLC
Film company misses deadline to sue Paramount Pictures over copyrights by filing suit more than three years after first dispute regarding ownership.
Intellectual Property Nov. 7, 2013
Mondaca-Vega v. Holder
Order
Nov. 7, 2013
Shannon M., a Minor
Juvenile court may not end dependency jurisdiction over girl who was taken out of foster care but abandoned by her mother after her 18th birthday.
Juveniles Nov. 7, 2013
Vesco v. Superior Court (Newcomb)
Homeowner may examine ex-girlfriend’s request under Americans with Disabilities Act to postpone trial involving home where she lived rent-free.
Civil Procedure Nov. 7, 2013
Cal-Western Business Services Inc. v. Corning Capital Group
Suspended corporation may not transfer its right to sue to enforce judgment to another entity because it gave that right away.
Corporations Nov. 7, 2013
South County Citizens for Smart Growth v. County of Nevada (KKP Lake of the Pines LLC)
Nevada County does not need to recirculate revised draft environmental impact report in connection with 20-acre commercial project.
Environmental Law Nov. 7, 2013
Reid v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Insurance company may not be held responsible for failing to settle insurance claim when injured party does not demand settlement.
Insurance Nov. 7, 2013
Parker v. State of California
California's regulations on sale, display and transfer of 'handgun ammunition' that is 'principally for use' in handguns are unconstitutionally vague.
Constitutional Law Nov. 7, 2013
Burt v. Titlow
Lawyer appropriately advises client to withdraw guilty plea where client claimed innocence and knew that first-degree murder conviction was possible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 6, 2013
Vasquez v. Rackauckas
Orange County must develop stricter constitutional procedures for determining whether someone is a gang member before enforcing gang injunction.
Civil Rights Nov. 6, 2013
Yanez v. Plummer
Employee may sue in-house counsel, who represented him and his employer in lawsuit, for eliciting deposition testimony that caused employer to fire him.
Attorneys Nov. 6, 2013
People v. Dolezal
California does not violate First Amendment by punishing bail bond agents who directly solicit bail bond business at jails.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 6, 2013
Latinos Unidos de Napa v. City of Napa
City of Napa does not need to prepare new environmental impact report to enact minor changes to general plan and zoning ordinances.
Environmental Law Nov. 6, 2013
Nevarrez v. San Marino Skilled Nursing and Wellness Centre
Citation issued by Dept. of Public Health may not be used as evidence against nursing home in case alleging elder abuse.
Torts Nov. 5, 2013
Cline v. OK Coalition For Reproductive
Order
Nov. 5, 2013
Martin v. Stephens, Dir., TX DCJ
Order
Nov. 5, 2013
Olsson v. United States
Order
Nov. 5, 2013
Stanton v. Sims
Officer is shielded from suit filed by homeowner who was injured when officer entered her property while in pursuit of a suspect.
Civil Rights Nov. 5, 2013
Marek v. Lane
Order
Nov. 5, 2013
People v. Lettice
Trial court must reconsider whether to allow prosecution to submit amended charges, even after drunk driver had already entered plea agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 5, 2013
Heritage Pacific Financial LLC v. Montano (In re Montano)
Lender cannot pursue $89,990 note that borrower used to purchase home, even though borrower purportedly engaged in fraud in obtaining loan.
Bankruptcy Nov. 5, 2013
Poole v. Orange County Fire Authority
Firefighter must be given chance to respond to negative comments against him in fire chief’s daily logs, because logs were used to make personnel decisions.
Employment Law Nov. 5, 2013
Lueras v. BAC Home Loans Servicing LP
Bank of America has no duty to offer, consider or approve home loan modification for borrower who could not make monthly payments on loan.
Real Property Nov. 4, 2013
Stewart v. Cate
Gang member who was convicted as the driver in a drive-by shooting may not seek federal habeas corpus relief because he waited too long to file petition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 2013
Armstrong v. Asselin
Police officers are shielded from suit after charges were dropped against suspect, who officers searched, believing he gave indecent material to teens.
Civil Rights Nov. 4, 2013