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Bojorquez v. Ashcroft
Petitioner's rights were violated because she wasn't given notice that her departure from country would result in withdrawal of her pending appeal.
Immigration Jul. 13, 2004
Sullivan v. U.S. Dept. of the Navy
District court erroneously excluded proffered testimony of plaintiff's medical expert.
Civil Procedure Jul. 13, 2004
O'Neil v. Bunge Corp.
Decedent's failure to sign settlement application before death results in unenforceable agreement with defendant.
Contracts Jul. 13, 2004
Avendano-Ramirez v. Ashcroft
Immigrant who failed to establish good character within five-year period is not eligible for cancellation of removal.
Immigration Jul. 13, 2004
City Solutions Inc. v. Clear Channel Communications Inc.
Jury verdict of $9.8 million in fraud and unfair competition case is reinstated.
Civil Procedure Jul. 13, 2004
Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Mediation privilege does not apply to raw data or 'non-derivative' evidentiary material.
Civil Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Galdjie v. Darwish
Jul. 12, 2004
Schifando v. City of Los Angeles
Jul. 12, 2004
Murphy v. BDO Seidman
Jul. 12, 2004
2,022 Ranch L.L.C. v. Superior Court (Chicago Title Insurance Co.)
Jul. 12, 2004
Catholic Charities of Sacramento Inc. v. Superior Court (Dept. of Managed Care)
Catholic Charities' constitutional challenges to Women's Contraception Equity Act are rejected.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2004
In re Jesusa V.
Father was not denied constitutional rights when juvenile court conducted hearing in his absence but in presence of his attorney.
Family Law Jul. 12, 2004
In re Leslie Van Houten
Manson follower denied parole for gruesome murder after court determines nature of crime outweighs other considerations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Franklin v. Dynamic Details Inc.
E-mail messages that accuse plaintiffs of conducting business unlawfully are not actionable as libel.
Torts Jul. 12, 2004
Ocean View Estates Homeowners Assn. Inc. v. Montecito Water District
Subsequent measures taken to mitigate environmental and aesthetic impact of reservoir cover don't satisfy California Environmental Quality Act.
Environmental Law Jul. 12, 2004
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Altman)
Victims of Northridge earthquake are entitled to insurance coverage for building code upgrades but not land stabilization.
Insurance Jul. 12, 2004
People v. Conley
Peace officer convicted of misdemeanor battery is subject to 10-year firearm prohibition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Brizuela v. CalFarm Insurance Co.
Insurer may deny claim where insured fails to submit to requirement of examination under oath.
Insurance Jul. 12, 2004
McNeill v. State Farm Life Insurance Co.
Policyholder may sue insurer for fraud despite having participated in class action lawsuit.
Insurance Jul. 12, 2004
Amdahl Corp. v. County of Santa Clara
Plaintiff corporation is not exempt from paying property taxes because product taxed is not "business inventory."
Taxation Jul. 12, 2004
People v. Galland
Trial court abused its discretion in failing to examine in camera sealed affidavit before ruling on motions regarding validity of search warrant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Hamburg v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
In granting defendant summary judgment based on reasonableness of time, place, manner restrictions, court failed to address false arrest issues framed by pleadings.
Civil Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Harris v. Westly
Jul. 12, 2004
Anthony v. Snyder (Barratt American Inc.)
Neighbor of real estate development project is not entitled to demand that developer make street improvements.
Real Property Jul. 12, 2004
Blackburn v. Brady
Defendant's anti-SLAPP claim fails for want of necessary prima facie showing that activity was protected.
Civil Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Brenton v. Metabolife International Inc.
Plaintiff's action for product liability and false advertising isn't subject to anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Association for a Cleaner Environment v. Yosemite Community College
Community college's action constitutes project for purposes of CEQA and requires initial environmental study.
Environmental Law Jul. 12, 2004
People v. Sales
Defendant's conviction for attempted extortion is reversed due to insufficient evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Portion of judgment awarding personal injury damages against defendants is reversed for lack of notice.
Civil Procedure Jul. 12, 2004
People v. Martinez
Defendant's conviction for auto burglary was not 'gang-related' crime that requires gang registration.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2004