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Western Watersheds Project v. Salazar
Order
Aug. 14, 2012
Chafin v. Chafin
Order
Aug. 14, 2012
People v. Sauceda-Contreras
Where suspect makes ambiguous statement that could be construed as invocation of his ‘Miranda’ rights, officer may clarify intent to invoke or waive rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 14, 2012
Grand Canyon Trust v. United States Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation does not violate Endangered Species Act by issuing annual operating plans without formally consulting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Environmental Law Aug. 14, 2012
Arabia v. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P.
Loan servicer may initiate judicial foreclosure proceeding because its rights exist under contract and are not precluded by statute.
Real Property Aug. 14, 2012
Truly Nolen of America v. Superior Court (Miranda)
'Gentry v. Superior Court', which permits invalidation of class action arbitration waivers, remains viable despite 'AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion.'
Employment Law Aug. 14, 2012
Marriage of Hofer
Disentitlement doctrine allows dismissal of husband’s appeal where he refused to obey lower court’s legal orders regarding disclosure of financial circumstances.
Family Law Aug. 14, 2012
Mojica v. Holder
Ninth Circuit decision in 'Mercado-Zazueta v. Holder,' which was used to hold alien could impute father’s legal status to meet lawful residence requirement, is invalid.
Immigration Aug. 13, 2012
Tober v. Lang (In re Tober)
Debtors are entitled to exemptions for life insurance policies and annuities because Arizona statutes do not require listed beneficiaries to be dependents.
Bankruptcy Aug. 13, 2012
Rodriguez v. Disner
Court may deny attorney fees in class action where counsel knowingly created conflicts of interests among clients without informed consent.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2012
Chaudhry v. Astrue
Administrative law judge properly denies disability claim where Dept. of Veterans Affairs' disability determination was part of record and adequately considered.
Government Aug. 13, 2012
The Scotts Co. LLC v. Seeds Inc.
In evaluating realignment of parties, federal court may not consider claims made in different case.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2012
Reed v. United Teachers Los Angeles
Consent decree, which addressed manner in which teacher layoffs would be conducted, cannot be approved by court where third party's claim was not decided on merits.
Labor Law Aug. 13, 2012
State of California v. Continental Insurance Co.
‘All-sums-with-stacking’ approach applies to State’s claim for indemnification against insurers where continuous property damage occurs during periods of several successive liability policies.
Insurance Aug. 10, 2012
People v. Valdez
Order preventing disclosure of witnesses' identities prior to testimony is valid where trial court allowed for continuances and further investigation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 10, 2012
Ideal Boat & Camper Storage v. County of Alameda
County properly denies site development review application where proposed expansion would conflict with goals and policies of county's long-term general plan for development.
Government Aug. 10, 2012
Jamulians Against the Casino v. Dougherty (Jamul Indian Tribe)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
People v. Torres
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
People v. Atencio
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
People v. Olague
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
People v. Johnson
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Schneider v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Sherman v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Morehead v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Ronje v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Jackson v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Rabuck v. S.C. (People)
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Davis v. Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation
Order
Aug. 10, 2012
Native Village of Kivalina IRA Council v. U.S. EPA
Administrative review of reissued permit authorizing wastewater discharges is properly denied because petitioner failed to engage EPA's responses to public comments.
Environmental Law Aug. 10, 2012