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U.S. v. De Jesus-Castaneda
Order
Apr. 1, 2013
Morning Star Packing Co. LP v. U.S. District Court
Victims of fraud or deceit are entitled to restitution despite district court's determination that assessing restitution would be unduly complex and time-consuming.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2013
Collins v. Navistar Inc.
Driver may sue truck manufacturer for product liability after he suffered injuries when teenager threw rock through windshield, striking him in the head.
Torts Apr. 1, 2013
Conejo Wellness Center Inc. v. City of Agoura Hills
City may permanently enjoin cooperative from selling marijuana based on ordinances regulating or expressly banning medical marijuana dispensaries in city.
Government Apr. 1, 2013
People v. Holman
Restitution fines are properly suspended after defendant completed recovery program, allowing her probation to be terminated and her convictions to be dismissed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2013
People v. Rivas
Although incorrect instruction invited jury to consider involvement with Sureno street gang in determining guilt, defendants are guilty of murdering rival gang member.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2013
Vasquez v. Greene Motors Inc.
Arbitration clause in sales contract for purchase of used car is enforceable because there was only minimal degree of procedural unconscionability.
Contracts Mar. 29, 2013
Soco West Inc. v. California EPA
California's Dept. of Toxic Substances must invoke remedies within California’s Superfund law for cleanup of hazardous waste site upon voluntary written request.
Environmental Law Mar. 29, 2013
Herrera v. S.C. (People)
Order
Mar. 29, 2013
Apple v. S.C. (Herr)
Order
Mar. 29, 2013
Arellano (Daniel) on H.C.
Order
Mar. 29, 2013
Sanders (Anthony) on H.C.
Order
Mar. 29, 2013
Rivas v. Napolitano
Doctrine of consular nonreviewability does not apply to consulate’s lack of action on applicant’s request for reconsideration of denial of visa application.
Immigration Mar. 29, 2013
Concerned Dublin Citizens v. City of Dublin (AvalonBay Communities Inc.)
Proposed development of apartments within larger mixed-use development, for which environmental impact report had already been certified, is exempt from review.
Environmental Law Mar. 29, 2013
People v. Eroshevich
Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer may be found guilty of conspiring to provide illegal prescriptions to Smith, which she died from due to overdose.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2013
People v. Davis
Defendant is guilty of possessing deadly weapon because his baseball bat was modified to be more useful as a weapon and used for protection.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2013
People v. McDonald
Sexually Violent Predator Act does not violate equal protection by making commitments indeterminate and placing burden on sexually violent predators.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States v. Superior Court (The Regents of the University of California)
Regents of University of California may withhold disclosure of records concerning study of egg-laying hens due to chilling effect on future academic research.
Government Mar. 28, 2013
Dailey v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Class action is inappropriate method of resolving auto center manager's wage and hour claims against Sears for failure to properly provide overtime and breaks.
Employment Law Mar. 28, 2013
Shoemaker v. Harris
Lifetime sex offender registration requirement imposed on man convicted of possessing child pornography does not violate equal protection.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2013
Fabian L. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Incarcerated father's reunification services are terminated because he failed to make substantive progress regarding drug use and violence in court-ordered treatment plan.
Juveniles Mar. 27, 2013
Comcast Corp. v. Behrend
Antitrust lawsuit against cable provider is improperly certified as class action because questions of individual damages overwhelmed questions common to class.
Antitrust Mar. 27, 2013
Millbrook v. United States
Federal prisoner may pursue tort claims against U.S. government alleging he was sexually assaulted and verbal threatened by correctional officers while in custody.
Torts Mar. 27, 2013
McDaniel v. Asuncion
Joint offer to settle wrongful death claim is valid, even if offered to multiple plaintiffs, because nature of claim involved single, indivisible injury.
Civil Procedure Mar. 27, 2013
Nunag-Tanedo v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Attorney sued by class of Filipino teachers for allegedly aiding and abetting in human trafficking scheme may not appeal denial of immunity.
Civil Procedure Mar. 27, 2013
T.W., a Minor
Child’s placement with her mother is ineffective because mother could not protect child from child's father, who had molested her stepsister.
Juveniles Mar. 27, 2013
Miles v. Ryan
Counsel acts competently when she omitted addiction evidence at defendant's sentencing hearing, given that omission was based on strategy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2013
Estate of Henry Barabin
Order
Mar. 26, 2013
Florida v. Jardines
Use of drug-sniffing dog on homeowner’s front porch to investigate presence of marijuana constitutes impermissible search under Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2013
Rubin v. City of Lancaster
City council’s practice of opening meetings with privately led prayers does not constitute unconstitutional establishment of religion.
Civil Rights Mar. 26, 2013