| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B195121
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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 |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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10-16327
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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 |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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F061981
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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 |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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B236528
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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 |
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Jul. 24, 2012 | |
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09-15212
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Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan Ltd.
Order |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | ||
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10-30126
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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 |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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11-50062
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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 |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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D059794
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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 |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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H037156
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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 |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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B239385
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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 |
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Jul. 23, 2012 | |
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S192784
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S192751
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S202834
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People v. Wells
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S198392
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People v. Nunes
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S194385
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People v. Tauch
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S190106
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People v. Ballard
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S189174
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People v. Duarte
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S203124
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Beeman v. Anthem Prescription Management
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202328
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People v. Borg
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S203026
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Ralphs Grocery Company v. Missionary Church of the Disciples of Jesus Christ
Order |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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S175344
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Gonzalez (Jesse) on H.C.
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202529
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People v. Bito
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202634
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People v. Sandoval
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S202433
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People v. Wright
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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S203130
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Bush v. Horizon West
Order |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | ||
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10-36065
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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11-1620
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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B228435
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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B230436
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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 |
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Jul. 20, 2012 | |
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07-99026
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Runningeagle v. Ryan
No 'Brady' violation occurs where information is speculative and would not affect accused's guilt or sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 2012 |