| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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11-73172
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Schwirse v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Program
Longshoreman who fell and injured himself after drinking numerous beers throughout day is not entitled to receive compensation for his injuries. |
Maritime Law |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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12-30150
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U.S. v. Gonzalez-Villalobos
Alien's attack on deportation order underyling conviction for illegal reentry fails because he failed to show proceedings deprived him of opportunity for judicial review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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10-50116
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U.S. v. Grasso
Real estate agent’s money laundering and conspiracy convictions are upheld due to involvement in Los Angeles-based scheme to defraud mortgage lenders. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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D061509
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Hampton v. County of San Diego
County of San Diego is entitled to design immunity from lawsuit by driver who claimed intersection provided inadequate sight distance to avoid collision. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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G047465
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Hudec v. Superior Court (People)
Paranoid schizophrenic who killed his father and was found not guilty by reason of insanity may not be forced to testify at trial for his extended commitment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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B241151
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j2 Global Communications, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Communications company with eFax service that allowed customers Internet access via third party does not qualify for "Internet access" tax exemption. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 29, 2013 | |
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S198434
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People v. Davis
Convictions for sale and possession of MDMA, or ecstasy, may not be based solely on inference that chemical name proves it is a controlled substance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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E054908
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Trapp v. Naiman
Plaintiff’s claims against attorney for filing unlawful detainer actions on behalf of his client are subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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S211670
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People v. Scott
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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S205486
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Perdue (Andre J.) on H.C.
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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S167924
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Gray (Mario Lewis) on H.C.
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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S200128
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Wisdom v. Accentcare
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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S080840
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People v. Rogers
Drifter from Ohio, who murdered women he met at bars in California, Florida, and Louisiana, receives death penalty for California murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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12-35135
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Willms v. Sanderson
Lenders may not be granted extension to file challenge to dischargeability of defendant's debt to them because defendant was not given notice of their intent. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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12-50389
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U.S. v. Ahmadzai
Term of supervised release must be automatically tolled during period of state custody without any court intervention. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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12-55347
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Krechman v. County of Riverside
Although district court judge improperly granted judgment for officers in excessive force case, new trial will not be reassigned to different judge. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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08-73164
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Sumolang v. Holder
Death of Christian woman’s daughter in Indonesia due to discriminatory denial of medical care must be reconsidered in asylum application. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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09-17239
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Jackson v. Nevada
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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12-10220
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U.S. v. Flores-Cordero
Prior Arizona conviction for resisting arrest does not necessarily warrant sentence enhancement because it is not categorically a ‘crime of violence.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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D060438
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Hebberd-Kulow Enterprises Inc. v. Kelomar Inc.
In dispute where company refused to pay for shipments of agricultural supplies, court must view all evidence before interpreting parties’ contracts. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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12-15388
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Golinski v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | ||
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A133868
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Save the Plastic Bag Coalition v. County of Marin
Marin County's ban on single-use plastic bags and imposition of fee on paper bags does not require environmental review. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 26, 2013 | |
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B246901
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Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Depublication of sole opinion relied on by trial court in granting class certification constitutes a change of law that warrants reconsideration of grant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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B240828
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Mon Chong Loong Trading Corp. v. Superior Court (Cui)
Trial court may award expert witness fees under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 after plaintiff declined offer and then voluntarily dismissed her action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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C069702
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People v. McPheeters
Ex-boyfriend's stalking conviction is proper where his entire course of conduct toward his ex-girlfriend implied a credible threat to her. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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07-74754
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Vitug v. Holder
Gay native and citizen of the Philippines may not be removed from U.S. where credible evidence shows he will likely suffer persecution if removed. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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10-16000
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Quin v. County of Kauai Dept. of Transportation
Plaintiff may proceed with her employment discrimination action, even though she filed for bankruptcy but failed to list the lawsuit in her bankruptcy schedules. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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12-57048
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Fox Broadcasting Co. v. Dish Network LLC
Fox Broadcasting may not temporarily stop pay television provider from offering products that allow subscribers to record programs and skip commercials. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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B242202
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Estrada v. City of Los Angeles
Former LAPD volunteer police reserve officer may not sue City of Los Angeles for disability discrimination under Fair Employment and Housing Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 25, 2013 | |
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B245823
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In re Jesus G.
Minor detained in juvenile hall pending attainment of competency must be provided with adequate services. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 25, 2013 |