Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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03-16849
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Obrey v. Johnson
'Harmless error' analysis in civil cases requires initial presumption that error was prejudicial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 1, 2005 | |
02-73352
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De Leon v. Gonzales
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2005 | ||
S113275
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Campbell v. Regents of the University of California
University employee must exhaust administrative remedies before suing for retaliatory termination. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2005 | |
S026040
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People v. Vieira
Defendant cannot be sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 1, 2005 | |
S116288
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Cronus Investments Inc. v. Colman
Parties' agreement not to preclude application of Federal Arbitration Act does not preempt application of state law. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 1, 2005 | |
03-16759
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MetroPCS Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco
City was not entitled to summary judgment on issue of discrimination against telecommunications company. |
Government |
|
Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-15986
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Burch v. Barnhart
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | ||
99-56611
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Holley v. Crank
Owner of corporation may be personally liable for civil rights violations committed by employee. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-17214
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Pham v. Terhune
Convicted murderer was entitled lab reports about gunshot residue on second shooter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-71214
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Membreno v. Gonzales
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | ||
02-10197
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U.S. v. Hickey
Because none of defendant's contentions raise colorable claim under collateral order doctrine, appeals are dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-72211
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California State Legislative Board v. Dept. of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration may exclude hotels and motels from regulation under Hours of Service law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
02-16944
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Barapind v. Enomoto
Court determining whether offenses were political must focus on motivation for acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-15872
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Meyers v. Redwood City
Officers did not violate plaintiffs' constitutional rights by reasonably acting to restore order during repossession of car. |
Government |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-70803
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Mohammed v. Gonzales
Alien whose attorney failed to present evidence of genital mutilation will have asylum case reopened. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
02-17305
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Peabody Western Coal Co.
Navajo Nation may be joined in employment discrimination suit against company that contracted with it to mine on its land. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
04-50105
|
U.S. v. Garcia
Aiding and abetting alien smuggling is same offense as substantive offense of alien smuggling, premised on different theory of liability. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-70775
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Kasnecovic v. Gonzales
Petitioner's inconsistent statements about her nationality and residence provide substantial evidence to support adverse credibility determination. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
B174452
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Johnston v. Corrigan
Trial court has jurisdiction to reconsider initial order denying cross-defendants' attorney fee motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
E034552
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People v. Garcia
District attorneys are not independently empowered to initiate civil commitment proceedings under Mentally Disordered Offender Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
G033558
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Brown v. Professional Community Management Inc.
Assessments levied by homeowners association did not exceed amount necessary to defray its expenses. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
S110301
|
Donaldson v. National Marine Inc.
State court possesses jurisdiction over claim for wrongful death that occurred outside territorial waters. |
Maritime Law |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
G033588
|
People v. Aegis Security Insurance Co.
Erroneous date in notice of forfeiture did not deprive court of jurisdiction to enter judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
D044448
|
Szold v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board of California is required to post information online regarding licensee's completion of probation. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
01-57255
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Grosso v. Miramax Films Corp.
Court erred in holding that plaintiff's breach of implied contract claim was preempted by Copyright Act. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
02-56895
|
Garcia v. Carey
Evidence that gang member committed robbery on gang turf is not sufficient for gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2005 | |
01-99011
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Allen v. Woodford
Defense counsel's failure to present mitigating witness testimony is harmless error due to overwhelming evidence of defendant's guilt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2005 | |
01-15790
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Nevada Bell v. Pac-West Telecomm, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 2005 | ||
S134417
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Keller v. Armstrong Garden Centers
Order |
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Jul. 26, 2005 | ||
B176350
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Bisno v. Santa Monica Rent Control Bd
Rent control board may adopt regulation allowing landlord to petition for rent increase for tenant who does not principally reside at unit. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 26, 2005 |