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Christner v. S.C. (People)
Order
Jan. 24, 2013
Alamo v. Practice Management Information Corp.
Order
Jan. 24, 2013
Von Staich v. Brown
Order
Jan. 24, 2013
In re Alonzo J.
Order
Jan. 24, 2013
Aryeh v. Canon Business Solutions Inc.
Statute of limitations does not bar unfair competition law claim related to excess charges when company had continuing duty not to impose unfair charges.
Business Law Jan. 24, 2013
Mattel Inc. v. MGA Entertainment Inc.
Bratz dolls manufacturer’s trade secret misappropriation counterclaim is improperly permitted and thus, verdict and damages award in its favor are overturned.
Intellectual Property Jan. 24, 2013
Thompson v. Runnels
Defendant’s post-Miranda statements admitting to murder, as well as videotaped reenactment, are admissible because no police misconduct occurred.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 24, 2013
California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos
Legislature acts within its constitutional authority by directing redevelopment agencies to deposit portions of their property tax funding into educational fund.
Government Jan. 24, 2013
People v. Tinker
Defendant who pleaded no contest to transportation of methamphetamine is entitled to presentence conduct credits due to former statute in effect at time.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 24, 2013
Scott v. Ryan
Order
Jan. 23, 2013
Alaska Survival v. Surface Transportation Board
Surface Transportation Board properly authorizes railroad corporation’s proposed construction and operation of railroad line extension to Port MacKenzie, Alaska.
Environmental Law Jan. 23, 2013
People v. Smith
State must prove sexually violent predator is not entitled to conditional release when he supported petition with favorable annual psychological evaluation recommending release.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 23, 2013
In re Morales
Prison may not give preferential treatment to inmates on basis of race or ethnicity because system was not narrowly tailored to further prison security.
Prisoners Rights Jan. 23, 2013
Avidor v. Sutter's Place Inc.
Casino's policy of requiring dealers to contribute part of their tips to tip pool does not violate statute prohibiting employers from taking employees' tips.
Employment Law Jan. 23, 2013
R.E. Loans LLC v. Investors Warranty of America Inc.
Lender does not breach subordination agreement when new loan secured by lender's trust deed exceeded amount specified in agreement.
Real Property Jan. 23, 2013
Sebelius v. Auburn Regional Medical Center
Medicare providers may not appeal undercalculated reimbursement determinations more than a decade after receiving notices regarding determinations.
Health Care Jan. 22, 2013
Lemelle v. St. Charles Gaming Co., Inc.
Order
Jan. 22, 2013
Gray v. Chiu
Arbitrator's failure to disclose that lawyer was member of administering dispute provider resolution organization is valid ground for vacating arbitration award.
Civil Procedure Jan. 22, 2013
Estate of Lira
Donative transfers to stepsons, who are related to drafter of will, are valid, even though decedent was divorced from their mother when he died.
Probate and Trusts Jan. 22, 2013
Marriage of E.U. and J.E.
Service member regains pre-deployment custody of child pursuant to prior custody order providing ‘reinstatement directive’ in event of either parents’ deployment.
Family Law Jan. 22, 2013
People v. Navarro
First Amendment does not protect defendant, who was found guilty of dissuading witness from reporting crime, when he grabbed phone from victim while she called police.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 22, 2013
People v. JTH Tax Inc.
Tax service provider’s failure to disclose handling fees for certain bank products violates Truth in Lending Act because such fees are finance charges.
Business Law Jan. 21, 2013
Alphonsus v. Holder
Alien successfully seeks review of determination that his resisting arrest conviction was a ‘particularly serious crime,’ which would render him removable.
Immigration Jan. 21, 2013
U.S. v. Zepeda
When proving defendant is an 'Indian' who committed a crime in Indian country, prosecution must prove bloodline was from federally recognized tribe.
Native American Affairs Jan. 21, 2013
Hurles v. Ryan
Judicial recusal may be appropriate where judge became involved in capital defendant’s appeal by making statements regarding evidence of guilt before trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 21, 2013
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. Bowen
Legislature may not name empty spot bills in budget bill, only to fill those bills with content as urgency legislation after budget bill passes.
Government Jan. 21, 2013
People v. Nguyen
Convictions for attempted unlawful assault weapon activity and attempted possession of assault weapon are correct, even if AK-47 was not yet fully assembled.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 21, 2013
Kandy Kiss of California v. Tex-Ellent
Order
Jan. 18, 2013
Riverside County Sheriff's Department v. Stiglitz (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
Order
Jan. 18, 2013
People v. Butler
Order
Jan. 17, 2013