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Mejia v. Reed
Transfer of property during marital dissolution may be set aside under Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.
Family Law Oct. 28, 2003
Robert L. v. Superior Court (People)
Oct. 28, 2003
Sergeant v. Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific
Casual employee who declined regular employment was not entitled to vote on collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Law Oct. 28, 2003
Foster v. Carson
Court dismisses judicial budget case for mootness after funding is restored for defense counsel appointments.
Civil Procedure Oct. 28, 2003
Brown v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Oct. 27, 2003
People v. Gilmore
Order
Oct. 27, 2003
People v. Morrow
Order
Oct. 27, 2003
In re Jacqueline P.
Doctrine of constructive filing applies to petitioner's untimely notice of appeal challenging order terminating her parental rights.
Juveniles Oct. 27, 2003
In re Jacqueline P.
Oct. 27, 2003
Hernandez v. Superior Court (Acheson Industries Inc.)
Trial court has broad discretion to fashion suitable methods of practice in order to manage complex litigation.
Civil Procedure Oct. 27, 2003
In the Matter of Curtis
Order
Oct. 27, 2003
Davis v. State Bar
Order
Oct. 27, 2003
Aquino v. Asiana Airlines Inc.
Federal law does not pre-empt state lawsuit arising from airline's refusal to allow elderly passenger to board plane.
Civil Procedure Oct. 26, 2003
Thompson v. Miller
Court erred in denying defendant's motion for attorney fees and in denying expert fees.
Civil Procedure Oct. 26, 2003
People v. Jones
Defendant who was charged with cultivating marijuana may raise Compassionate Use Act defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 26, 2003
People v. Mitchell
Trial court erred in permitting evidence based on canine scent identification lineup without first holding hearing to establish foundation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2003
Curtis v. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Plaintiff alleging medical practice was required to present expert testimony that physicians deviated from standard of care.
Torts Oct. 24, 2003
People v. Atwood
Defendant's probation can be revoked under Proposition 36 only if at least one of probation violations is not drug-related.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2003
Horneff v. City and County of San Francisco
Court erred in ordering modifications to ballot summary that was not false or misleading.
Government Oct. 24, 2003
Vitton Construction Co. Inc. v. Pacific Insurance Co.
General contractor entitled to coverage as additional insured under subcontractor's umbrella policy.
Insurance Oct. 24, 2003
People v. Harden
Trial court did not err by modifying jury instructions regarding felony-murder special circumstances.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2003
People v. Briceno
Oct. 24, 2003
People v. Burnett
Defendant who threw motorist's dog into oncoming traffic after being rear-ended is guilty of animal cruelty.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2003
Kaufman v. ACS Systems Inc.
Plaintiffs have private right of action to pursue claim under federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act in state court.
Business Law Oct. 24, 2003
Marie Y. v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Insurer had no duty under professional liability policy to indemnify dentist for allegations of sexual misconduct.
Insurance Oct. 24, 2003
Hastings v. Dept. of Corrections
Employee seeking accommodation is not entitled to reassignment to position in different civil service classification without first complying with competitive examination process.
Employment Law Oct. 24, 2003
J.H. McKnight Ranch Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Tax board that had actual notice of refund claim cannot assert taxpayer failed to exhaust administrative remedies.
Taxation Oct. 24, 2003
Marriage of Sellers
Court was required to issue statement of decision for postjudgment order reducing spousal support.
Family Law Oct. 24, 2003
Beard v. Goodrich
Attorney is not entitled to court awarded fees where parties agreed to vacate judgment in underlying action; fee contract controls.
Attorneys Oct. 24, 2003
People v. Marks
Substantial evidence supports jury's competency finding of defendant convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to death.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2003