| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S206672
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Christner v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | ||
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S206925
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Alamo v. Practice Management Information Corp.
Order |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | ||
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S207725
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Von Staich v. Brown
Order |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | ||
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S206720
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In re Alonzo J.
Order |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | ||
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S184929
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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 |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | |
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11-56357
|
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 |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | |
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08-16186
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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 |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | |
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C064907
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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 |
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Jan. 24, 2013 | |
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H037306
|
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 | |
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11-99002
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Scott v. Ryan
Order |
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Jan. 23, 2013 | ||
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12-70218
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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 | |
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A132152
|
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 |
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Jan. 23, 2013 | |
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A132816
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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 |
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Jan. 23, 2013 | |
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H037142
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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 |
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Jan. 23, 2013 | |
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B234384
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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 |
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Jan. 23, 2013 | |
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11-1231
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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 |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | |
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12-130
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Lemelle v. St. Charles Gaming Co., Inc.
Order |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | ||
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B238304
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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 | |
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B231361
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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 |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | |
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G046687
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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 |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | |
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B235448
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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 |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | |
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A125474
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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10-73298
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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10-10131
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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08-99032
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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C071506
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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G046081
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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 |
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Jan. 21, 2013 | |
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S206354
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Kandy Kiss of California v. Tex-Ellent
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2013 | ||
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S206350
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Riverside County Sheriff's Department v. Stiglitz (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2013 | ||
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S195003
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People v. Butler
Order |
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Jan. 17, 2013 |