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People v. Prieto
Defendant's conviction and death sentence for murder and rape are affirmed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
In re Capistran
In denying parole, governor failed to make individualized consideration of same factors on which Board of Prison Terms relied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
Marriage of Pedregon
Husband who is not biological father of child may be compelled to pay support under doctrine of parentage by estoppel.
Family Law Aug. 19, 2003
National Council Against Health Fraud Inc. v. King Bio Pharmaceuticals Inc.
In false advertising action against pharmaceutical company, trial court properly imposed burden of proof on plaintiff.
Torts Aug. 19, 2003
Thompson v. Sacramento Unified School District
School did not owe duty to suspend child before he injured another student.
Torts Aug. 19, 2003
Muccianti v. Willow Creek Care Center
Motion to vacate judgment is not granted where interests of nonparties and public would be adversely affected.
Civil Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
Cruz. v. Pacificare Health Systems Inc.
Claims under Consumer Legal Remedies Act to enjoin unfair competition and misleading advertising are not arbitrable.
Civil Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
Nightlife Partners Inc. v. City of Beverly Hills
City attorney that reviewed cabaret's permit application should not have assisted at administrative appeal.
Constitutional Law Aug. 19, 2003
Brant v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles)
Criminal defendant is entitled to discovery from personnel files of two arresting police officers.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
Neubauer v. Goldfarb
Waiver of corporate fiduciary duty is void as against public policy.
Corporations Aug. 19, 2003
Alliance for a Better Downtown Millbrae v. Wade
City clerk had no authority to consider extrinsic evidence in determining whether initiative petition complied with Elections Code.
Government Aug. 19, 2003
People v. Navarette
Claim that prosecutor committed misconduct during penalty phase of trial was unfounded.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 19, 2003
Teter v. City of Newport Beach
City can claim immunity for jail injuries sustained by arrestee who was released without charges.
Prisoners Rights Aug. 19, 2003
Elizarraras v. L.A. Private Security Services Inc.
Private security company has statutory immunity for failing to prevent minor from consuming alcoholic beverages.
Torts Aug. 19, 2003
People v. Muhammad
Court improperly imposed sanctions against prosecutor where no court order was violated.
Attorneys Aug. 19, 2003
Dale v. People
Order
Aug. 19, 2003
Taiheito Cement v. S.C. (Jeong)
Order
Aug. 19, 2003
Topsail Court Homeowners Assn. v. County of Santa Cruz
Order
Aug. 18, 2003
Frankel v. Shelley
Re-publication
Aug. 18, 2003
Burton v. Shelley
Re-publication
Aug. 18, 2003
Walia v. AETNA Inc.
Order
Aug. 18, 2003
County of Riverside v. Superior Court (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
Senate Bill No. 402, requiring counties to submit compensation disputes to binding arbitration, violates California Constitution.
Government Aug. 18, 2003
U.S. v. Moreno-Morillo
District court properly exercised its jurisdiction pursuant to Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 18, 2003
Rohan v. Woodford
District court must stay capital habeas proceedings while petitioner is incompetent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 18, 2003
Carpinteria Valley Farms v. The County of Santa Barbara
Plaintiff's claims against county aren't takings claims, but are 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 claims ripe for review.
Civil Procedure Aug. 18, 2003
U.S. v. Shimoda
Defendant who pleaded guilty to drug offense waived right to appeal his sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 18, 2003
U.S. v. Wong
Evidence of child pornography discovered during execution of search warrants as part of murder investigation is admissible under plain view doctrine.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 18, 2003
Garcia-Lopez v. Ashcroft
State court designation of offense as misdemeanor is binding, thus Immigration and Nationality Act's "petty offense" exception applies.
Immigration Aug. 18, 2003
People v. Haselman
Order
Aug. 17, 2003
Lambros v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Aug. 15, 2003