| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B228640
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People v. Wright
Court does not have duty to instruct jury on intoxication and unconsciousness where substantial evidence of unconsciousness and intoxication did not exist. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2012 | |
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B226067
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Taiheiyo Cement U.S.A. Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Taxpayer fails to show it comes squarely within statute expressly authorizing tax credit in connection with purchases used in area designated as enterprise zone. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 4, 2012 | |
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10-56543
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Motor Vehicle Casualty Co. v. Thorpe Insulation Co. (In re Thorpe Insulation Co.)
Bankruptcy reorganization plan is not ‘insurance neutral’ for purposes of standing in bankruptcy court when it has substantial economic impact on insurers. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 3, 2012 | |
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10-35223
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Muth v. Fondren
Order |
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Apr. 3, 2012 | ||
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10-16797
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Diaz v. Brewer
Order |
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Apr. 3, 2012 | ||
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09-73211
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Arbid v. Holder
Alien is no longer eligible for asylum and withholding of removal after conviction for mail fraud, which is considered 'particularly serious' crime. |
Immigration |
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Apr. 3, 2012 | |
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B230471
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People v. Finney
Convictions based on attack of one victim may not be treated as one strike because time difference between two assaults sufficiently separated incidents. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 3, 2012 | |
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F062158
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People v. Western Insurance Co.
In bail forfeiture action, equitable tolling of appearance period for defendant who fled to another county is not required during extradition process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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10-945
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Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of County of Burlington
Invasive searches during prison intake process are not unreasonable, even for new detainees arrested for minor offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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10-788
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Rehberg v. Paulk
Witness in grand jury proceeding is entitled to same absolute immunity from suit under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 as witness who testifies at trial. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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11-199
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Vasquez v. U.S.
Improvidently granted writ of certiorari is dismissed by Supreme Court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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11-702
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Moncrieffe v. Holder
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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11-597
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. U.S.
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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D-2625
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In the Matter of Discipline of Ronald Craver Kline
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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D-2627
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In the Matter of Discipline of David Burkenroad
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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D-2628
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In the Matter of Discipline of William G. Wells
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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D-2629
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In the Matter of Discipline of Brian Leo Day
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | ||
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11-15100
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Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Brown
California’s ban on granting preferential treatment in public education based on race or sex does not violate equal protection clause. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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10-16605
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Wentzell v. Neven
Petitioner does not need to obtain leave from appellate court to file second habeas petition where new judgment intervenes between two petitions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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10-16578
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Molina v. Astrue
Although administrative law judge erred by not providing reasons for discounting lay testimony, error is harmless because it did not alter ultimate nondisability determination. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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09-99014
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Ben-Sholom v. Ayers
Evidentiary hearing on defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel during guilt phase is not required where defendant fails to establish prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2012 | |
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09-56785
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Brantley v. NBC Universal Inc.
Television programmers' practice of limiting distributors' ability to offer channels for sale individually does not sufficiently injure competition for purposes of antitrust claim. |
Antitrust |
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Apr. 1, 2012 | |
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S162508
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Allen (Michael D.) on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | ||
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S180946
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Johnson (Cleamon) on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | ||
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B233555
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Grey v. American Management Services
Arbitration award is invalid because employment contract was final expression of parties’ agreement and superseded Issue Resolution Agreement containing broad arbitration provision. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | |
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A132610
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In re Morganti
Inmate’s lack of insight into his substance abuse supports denial of parole only if it is rationally indicative of inmate’s current dangerousness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | |
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S199639
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Los Angeles Unified School District v. Garcia
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | ||
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S200128
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Wisdom v. AccentCare
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | ||
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S199979
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People v. Archuleta
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2012 | ||
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A127337
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People v. Hale
10-year statute of limitations does not bar prosecution for aggravated sexual assault upon child, and prosecution may be commenced at any time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2012 |