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Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.)
Insurance claims adjusters are not exempt from overtime compensation because they are production workers, performing day-to-day operations of insurance companies.
Employment Law Jul. 24, 2012
Haynes v. City and County of San Francisco
District court has discretion to reduce sanctions imposed against attorney for pursuing frivolous claim in light of attorney's inability to pay.
Attorneys Jul. 24, 2012
Wohlgemuth v. Caterpillar Inc.
Under Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, attorney fees award to prevailing party is proper because dismissal with prejudice equates to final judgment.
Business Law Jul. 24, 2012
Christian P., a Minor
Agency’s reports containing hearsay statements attesting to mother’s drug abuse is admissible evidence upon which dependency jurisdictional finding may be based.
Juveniles Jul. 24, 2012
Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan Ltd.
Order
Jul. 23, 2012
U.S. v. Oliva
Government may monitor background conversations overheard during standard cell phone intercepts where particular cell phone is specifically listed in court order.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 23, 2012
U.S. v. Rangel
Notice is not required where court implicitly relied on variance factors in imposing sentence and did not constitute departure from Sentencing Guidelines range.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 23, 2012
In re Batie
Claim for award of credits against parole period is dismissed for lack of controversy in light of prisoner’s unopposed release.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 23, 2012
People v. Werner
Officer's general fear of danger fails to justify search under protective sweep doctrine where no articulable facts of danger exist.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 23, 2012
In re Davidson
Reversal of agency’s denial of parole is improper where there is some evidence that defendant’s history with alcohol presented unreasonable risk to public safety.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 23, 2012
People v. Lara
Court does not have discretion under Penal Code Section 1385 to disregard historical facts that disqualify prisoner from earning day-to-day conduct credits.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Yarbrough
Second floor balcony with metal railing is part of dwelling's outer boundary for purposes of entry required for residential burglary conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Wells
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Nunes
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Tauch
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Ballard
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Duarte
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
Beeman v. Anthem Prescription Management
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Borg
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
Ralphs Grocery Company v. Missionary Church of the Disciples of Jesus Christ
Order
Constitutional Law Jul. 20, 2012
Gonzalez (Jesse) on H.C.
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Bito
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Sandoval
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
People v. Wright
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
Bush v. Horizon West
Order
Jul. 20, 2012
Anchorage School District v. M.P.
School district deprives child of adequate 'free and appropriate public education' by relying on outdated individualized education program to provide benefits.
Education Jul. 20, 2012
Caviata Attached Homes LLC v. U.S. Bank N.A. (In re Caviata Attached Homes LLC)
Debtor fails to show that allegedly unforeseeable economic downturn was extraordinary change in circumstances warranting second chapter 11 filing.
Bankruptcy Jul. 20, 2012
Aguilar v. Goldstein
Denial of anti-SLAPP motion is proper where defendants failed to show breach of fiduciary duty claim involving private negotiations arose from protected activity.
Corporations Jul. 20, 2012
420 Caregivers LLC v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance seeking to cap number of medical marijuana collectives is lawful because limited police resources and increased crime provided rational basis for regulation.
Government Jul. 20, 2012
Runningeagle v. Ryan
No 'Brady' violation occurs where information is speculative and would not affect accused's guilt or sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 2012