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Glasser v. Volkswagen of America Inc.
Class member who was not injured by attorney fee award to plaintiff's counsel does not have standing to appeal court’s order.
Constitutional Law May 18, 2011
Hoang v. Holder
State misdemeanor conviction for rendering criminal assistance is not crime related to obstruction of justice constituting aggravated felony.
Immigration May 18, 2011
J.T., a Minor
Sister lacks standing to appeal termination of parental rights based on maintenance of sibling relationship with minor.
Juveniles May 18, 2011
Kentucky v. King
Officers’ conduct of knocking and announcing presence before entry does not create ‘exigency’ invalidating warrantless search.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 17, 2011
CIGNA Corp. v. Amara
Court has authority to reform pension plan to remedy false or misleading information provided to beneficiaries as equitable relief under ERISA Section 503.
Employment Law May 17, 2011
Oasis West Realty LLC v. Goldman
Inference that former attorney used confidential information gleaned from representing plaintiff in former suit is sufficient to overcome anti-SLAPP motion.
Civil Procedure May 17, 2011
Schindler Elevator Corp. v. United States
Agency’s written response to requests under Freedom of Information Act constitutes ‘report’ under False Claims Act, barring suit.
Government May 17, 2011
Ryan v. Detrich
Order
May 17, 2011
Minneci v. Pollard
Order
May 17, 2011
Frederick v. Graham
Order
May 17, 2011
Fiorani v. United States
Order
May 17, 2011
The Facebook Inc. v. Pacific Northwest Software Inc.
Settlement agreement is enforceable against unknown securities claims, where sophisticated parties engaged in extensive discovery regarding company’s value.
Securities May 17, 2011
Chodos v. City of Los Angeles
Taxpayer may not file complaint for declaratory relief challenging tax assessment before following required procedures under City’s municipal code.
Civil Procedure May 17, 2011
People v. Stipo
Internet subscriber does not have reasonable expectation of privacy over Internet protocol address obtained from service provider.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 17, 2011
In re Pham
Court errs in granting preliminary injunction where exclusion of parolees from part of community does not constitute unconstitutional banishment.
Constitutional Law May 17, 2011
Leonardo v. Crawford
Petitioner alleging prolonged immigration detention must exhaust administrative remedies by appealing to BIA following ‘Casas’ hearing, before seeking habeas review.
Immigration May 16, 2011
Munoz v. MacMillan
Tenant is entitled to seek compensation from landlord for losses incurred after enforcement of erroneous initial judgment in unlawful detainer action.
Real Property May 16, 2011
Kevin Q. v. Lauren W.
Court properly considers funds regularly received by former wife as ‘income’ for purposes of determining whether attorney fees should be awarded.
Family Law May 16, 2011
Ilshin Investment Co. Ltd. v. Buena Vista Home Entertainment Inc.
Court errs in awarding attorney fees to prevailing creditor in independent creditor’s suit where statute does not authorize such award.
Civil Procedure May 16, 2011
Hodge v. AON Insurance Services
Order
May 13, 2011
People v. Wilkins
Order
May 13, 2011
U.S. v. Escamilla-Rojas
Petitioner’s guilty plea at group plea hearing does not amount to constitutional violation absent showing plea was entered unknowingly and involuntarily.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2011
Haro v. City of Solana Beach
Action challenging City’s housing element is untimely because complaint was filed over year after City’s final action, regardless of which limitations period applies.
Real Property May 13, 2011
People v. Arceo
Admission of testimony from witnesses, who recounted inculpatory statements by codefendants, does not violate Sixth Amendment right to confront adverse witnesses.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2011
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 May 13, 2011
Wills v. Superior Court
Disability discrimination claim fails where employee was fired due to verbal threats and threatening conduct against co-workers, which violated workplace policy.
Employment Law May 13, 2011
In re Vicks
Law imposing longer deferral period for parole hearing poses significant risk that inmate would spend increased period of incarceration in violation of ex post facto principles.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 12, 2011
Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki
Delays in provision of mental health care to veterans and adjudication of disability compensation claims violate veterans' due process rights.
Constitutional Law May 12, 2011
Fry v. Dinan (In re Dinan)
Award of attorney fees in connection with judgment for nondischargeability is also nondischargeable.
Bankruptcy May 12, 2011
Sacramento Co. Employees’ Retirement System v. Superior Court (Sacramento Bee)
Court properly orders disclosure of pension benefits received by retirees because disclosure was not covered under exemption within Public Records Act.
Government May 12, 2011