| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D056695
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California Restaurant Management Systems v. City of San Diego
Prior class action does not equitably toll time to file claim under Government Claims Act for claimant not within class description in timely-filed claim. |
Government |
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Jun. 2, 2011 | |
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B224896
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Hamilton v. Greenwich Investors XXVI LLC
Claims against lender, which were known at time of bankruptcy proceedings but not disclosed in schedules, are barred from subsequent action. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 2, 2011 | |
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B223447
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Ferguson v. Avelo Mortgage LLC
Dismissal of quiet title claim is proper where plaintiff fails to plead tender and there is no evidence of procedural error in foreclosure sale. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 2, 2011 | |
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09-10242
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U.S. v. Lynn
Dual convictions for both receiving and possessing child pornography violates double jeopardy prohibition where convictions are based on same conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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11-99007
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Beaty v. Brewer
Order |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | ||
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G041225
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People v. Sifuentes
Doctrine of constructive possession does not support conviction for possession of firearm by felon where defendant did not have right to control gun. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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10-6
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Global-Tech Appliances Inc. v. SEB S.A.
To be liable of actively inducing patent infringement, defendant must have knowledge that induced acts constitute infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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10-98
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Ashcroft v. Al-Kidd
Attorney General is entitled to immunity over arrest of federal material witness based on lawfully obtained warrant, even if motive was questionable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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09-1232
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CA State Republican Legislator v. Plata
Order |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | ||
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10-8974
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Perry v. New Hampshire
Order |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | ||
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10-9868
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Mai v. Astrue
Order |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | ||
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06-15444
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Cooke v. Solis
Order |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | ||
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07-71806
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Irigoyen-Briones v. Holder
Board of Immigration of Appeals errs in rejecting petitioner’s appeal, which was filed one day after deadline, where deadline was not jurisdictional. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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H034883
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Creative Ventures LLC v. Jim Ward & Associates
Investors who never negotiated to become holders of promissory note cannot be ‘holders in due course’ exempt from usury liability. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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B228357
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Spicer v. City of Camarillo
Disabled persons are not allowed unlimited parking on streets where there are no signs limiting parking times. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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G042806
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Investors Equity Life Holding Co. v. Schmidt
Court properly stays action on forum non conveniens grounds where defendants were all subject to personal jurisdiction in alternative forum. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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G043778
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McGill v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to recall witness-defendant accused of perjury before grand jury violates Penal Code Section 939.7. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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A128108
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Guardianship of Christian G.
Probate court errs in granting guardianship of child without referring case to Child Protective Services as required under statute. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
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11-99007
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Beaty v. Brewer
Amended order |
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May 31, 2011 | ||
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B216425
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People v. Spector
Order |
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May 31, 2011 | ||
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08-55249
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Emery v. Clark
Gang enhancement does not require that specific intent to further criminal gang activity be apart from criminal conduct of underlying offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 31, 2011 | |
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G043846
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People v. Carmona
Denial of motion to suppress evidence obtained from traffic stop is improper where no reasonable suspicion existed that driver violated Vehicle Code. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 31, 2011 | |
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A127191
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Dye v. Caterpillar Inc.
30-day time limit for filing amended complaint after issuance of remittitur does not apply because court was not directed to sustain demurrer with leave to amend. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 31, 2011 | |
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09-16790
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Jensen Family Farms Inc. v. Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
Clean Air Act does not preempt air pollution control district's rules requiring registration and payment of fees for diesel engines used in agriculture. |
Environmental Law |
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May 31, 2011 | |
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F057633
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People v. Guzman
Reporting requirement for motorboat accident does not violate constitutional right against self-incrimination since liability arises only in absence of compliance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 31, 2011 | |
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09-16148
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Haney v. Adams
Petitioner may not raise 'Batson' claim alleging discriminatory use of peremptory challenges if he failed to object to prosecution’s challenges at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 27, 2011 | |
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B222175
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Simke, Chodos, Silberfeld & Anteau v. Athans
Attorney fee award as result of discovery sanction is proper even if not stated in complaint because it is not considered as ‘damages.’ |
Civil Procedure |
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May 27, 2011 | |
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G043745
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Puerta v. Torres
Expert witness fees award pursuant to offer to compromise is improper because offer was not valid under statute due to lack of provision for acceptance. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 27, 2011 | |
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09-1454
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Camreta v. Greene
Prevailing party may appeal favorable decision regarding immunity, but case is rendered moot where opponent no longer needs protection from challenged practice. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 27, 2011 | |
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10-5443
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Fowler v. U.S.
Under witness tampering statute, government must show reasonable likelihood communication would be made to federal officer where defendant’s intent in killing applied to all officers. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 27, 2011 |