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Hsu v. Semiconductor Systems Inc.
Trial court erred in awarding recovery of expert witness fees, general photocopying costs and expedited deposition transcript fees.
Attorneys Aug. 30, 2005
Sporn v. Home Depot USA Inc.
Home Depot is not entitled to have default judgment set aside.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Strathvale Holdings v. E.B.H.
Trial court may vacate default judgment on basis of lack of personal jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
City of Merced v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
City can recover on performance bond when constructor fails to make improvements even though they were eventually made.
Real Property Aug. 30, 2005
In re Lennies H.
Officer had probable cause to believe keys found during plain-feel search of suspect's pockets were evidence of carjacking.
Juveniles Aug. 30, 2005
People v. Diaz
Failure to yield cannot be used as one qualifying violation to establish willful disregard element of evasion offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District v. Superior Court (Azusa Pacific University)
Date of valuation of property in 'quick take' eminent domain proceeding is date of deposit of probable compensation.
Real Property Aug. 30, 2005
City of Santa Monica v. Stewart
City's cross-action against organization's complaint to force city to implement initiative is covered by anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Moran v. Murtaugh, Miller, Meyer & Nelson LLP
Trial court may weigh evidence to decide whether to require security of vexatious litigant.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Virachack v. University Ford
Cash rebate is not part of cost of credit and need not be disclosed under Truth In Lending Act.
Banking Aug. 30, 2005
U.S. v. Rivera-Sillas
Illegal alien is not entitled to counsel at deportation hearing.
Immigration Aug. 30, 2005
Roberts on Habeas Corpus
Order
Aug. 30, 2005
Agster v. Maricopa County
Order
Aug. 30, 2005
People v. Williams
Order
Aug. 30, 2005
Union Bank of California v. Superior Court (Grafton Partners LP)
Bank's internal documents prepared in contemplation of suspicious activity reports are absolutely privileged.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Mejia v. City of Los Angeles (California Home Development LLC)
Home developer planning project that would affect traffic and wildlife must submit environmental impact report.
Environmental Law Aug. 30, 2005
Buchanan v. Maxfield Enterprises Inc.
Retail store that expelled customer in handcuffs amid 'media circus' cannot claim litigation privilege.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
Skokomish Indian Tribe v. United States
Indian tribe's lawsuit against city and utility for hydroelectric project that flooded tribal lands was properly dismissed.
Native American Affairs Aug. 29, 2005
Gerling Global Reinsurance Corp. of America v. Garamendi
Insurers of Holocaust-era policies were prevailing parties entitled to award of reasonable attorney fees.
Insurance Aug. 29, 2005
Ruiz v. Gonzales
Immigrant convicted of theft and domestic violence is not entitled to relief from removal.
Immigration Aug. 29, 2005
U.S. v. Fay
House guest did not have reasonable expectation of privacy in open duffle bag kept in common laundry room.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2005
Limon v. Gonzales
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
Cossu v. Jefferson Pilot Securities Corp. (In re Cossu)
Bankruptcy court will reconsider damages owed to investment firm by registered representative who deceived customers.
Bankruptcy Aug. 29, 2005
Mothershed v. Justices of the Supreme Court
Court rules requiring attorneys practicing in state are qualified do not violate First Amendment rights of potential clients.
Attorneys Aug. 29, 2005
U.S. v. Harrington
After completion of direct appeal of federal conviction, appointment of counsel for motion for new trial is not constitutionally guaranteed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2005
Kelava v. Gonzales
Alien who engaged in terrorist activity during 1970s is ineligible for discretionary relief.
Immigration Aug. 29, 2005
Campbell v. Allied Van Lines Inc.
Plaintiffs whose property was damaged during move are entitled to attorney fees from carrier.
Torts Aug. 29, 2005
Genzler v. Longanbach
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
U.S. v. Marquez
Random, additional screening procedure at airport is reasonable under Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2005
Thomas v. City of Tacoma
Plaintiff's failure to recover on all theories of liability in civil rights action does not bar recovery of attorney fees.
Attorneys Aug. 29, 2005