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Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers Inc.
Newspaper delivery carriers' lawsuit alleging newspaper improperly classified them in violation of California labor laws moves forward as class action.
Employment Law Oct. 19, 2012
Lira (Johnny) on H.C.
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
Peabody v. Time Warner Cable
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
Batie (John L.) on H.C.
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
City of Hayward v. Trustees of the California State University
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
Scott (Michael Eugene) on H.C.
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
Federated University Police Officers Association v. S.C. (Los Angeles Times Communications)
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Moore
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Ramirez
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Nunez
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. J.I.A.
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Muniz
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Kidd
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Rouse
Order
Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Mills
No due process violation occurs from presumed sanity instruction for paranoid murderer where jury relies on physical and witness evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 19, 2012
PV Little Italy LLC. v. MetroWork Condominium Association
Enhanced voting rights for condominium development in downtown San Diego passes to another company because initial developer defaulted on construction loans.
Real Property Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Walker
Deputy unlawfully detains defendant based on his resemblance to suspects alone and there is no evidence of criminal activity at time of detention.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 19, 2012
Alamo v. Practice Management Information Corp.
Female employee successfully sues former employer for being fired from employment after returning from maternity leave because pregnancy was ‘motivating reason’ for termination.
Employment Law Oct. 19, 2012
People v. Islas
Gang member’s intrusion into family’s home late at night coupled with gang’s reputation creates sufficient threat to raise false imprisonment charge to felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 19, 2012
Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center v. County of Siskiyou (Roseburg Forest Products Co.)
Electricity resale project conforms to California Environmental Quality Act even if impact report contains minor deficiencies because it did not prejudice review process.
Environmental Law Oct. 19, 2012
Young v. Tri-City Healthcare District
Court may hear hospital's request for reconsideration of ruling where hospital filed similar appeal contesting ruling in favor of fired doctor.
Civil Procedure Oct. 18, 2012
Emeldi v. University of Oregon
Title IX retaliation plaintiff, who lacks direct evidence, must prove that she suffered adverse action after engaging in protected activity.
Civil Rights Oct. 18, 2012
Lambright v. Ryan
During death row inmate’s proceedings for habeas relief, district court must issue protective order when discovery starts to protect privileged materials.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 18, 2012
U.S. v. Peppers
Defendant who bit federal agent during arrest fails to prove that trial court's jury instruction on self-defense was incorrect.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 18, 2012
Evergreen Safety Council v. RSA Network Inc.
Company in possession of other company's draft manual, which allegedly had infringing content, cannot sue for copyright infringement 10 years after obtaining draft.
Intellectual Property Oct. 18, 2012
Chesbro v. Best Buy Stores L.P.
Best Buy must stop making automated phone calls urging customers to redeem coupons by making more purchases at its stores.
Business Law Oct. 18, 2012
Elijahjuan v. Superior Court (Mike Campbell & Associates Ltd.)
Company cannot enforce contract's arbitration clause with workers where dispute did not arise from employement contracts.
Employment Law Oct. 18, 2012
People v. Brown
Drive-by shooter who used BB gun against victims may be convicted of assault with deadly weapon, even when instructions on weapon were flawed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 18, 2012
Christopher D. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Father who was arrested for child cruelty and drug abuse is not entitled to visitation with his young daughter while incarcerated.
Juveniles Oct. 18, 2012
Alcoa Inc. v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration may enter into contract to sell electricity to private company at cost-based rate, which could create profit.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 17, 2012