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Paul v. U.S.
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
National Review, Inc. v. Mann
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
Isom v. Arkansas
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
U.S. v. Walton
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
Chance v. U.S.
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
Johnson v. U.S.
Order
USSC Nov. 26, 2019
Thompson v. Hebdon
Alaska's individual-to-candidate and individual-to-group contribution limit of $500 per year is unconstitutional under the factors set forth by the Court in 'Randall v. Sorrell'.
Constitutional Law USSC Nov. 26, 2019
People v. Johnson
A prosecutor's peremptory strike of three out of five black jurors coupled with launching a background check into another black juror is insufficient to sustain a Batson/Wheeler motion.
Constitutional Law CASC Nov. 26, 2019
People v. Lopez
'In re Arturo D.' is overruled to the extent that it created an exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement for searches to locate a driver's identification following a traffic stop.
Constitutional Law CASC Nov. 26, 2019
People v. Rhoades
Although defendant's constitutional right to confront his witness was violated, the violation did not affect the jury's verdict because other evidence more strongly tied the murder to defendant's truck.
Criminal Law and Procedure CASC Nov. 26, 2019
In re J.R.
Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in terminating dependency jurisdiction because ample evidence showed, among other things, that minor's best interests were considered most important and discussed throughout proceedings.
Dependency 3DCA Nov. 26, 2019
Briganti v. Chow
Defamation claim should not be stricken because although defendant contended that his Facebook comment was hyperbole, plaintiff need only establish her claim had at least minimal merit under anti-SLAPP analysis.
Anti-SLAPP 2DCA/4 Nov. 26, 2019
Chen v. Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC
Because Indiana had a real interest in applying its law, and California's interest was only hypothetical, the trial court correctly applied Indiana products liability law.
Civil Procedure 2DCA/8 Nov. 26, 2019
In re Jones
The Legislature had a rational basis to narrow Penal Code Section 1170(d)(2)'s resentencing provision to juvenile LWOP defendants, while denying the same opportunity to 18 - 25 year old LWOP defendants.
Juveniles 1DCA/4 Nov. 26, 2019
Manhani v. Barr
An Immigration Judge's finding that an applicant submitted a frivolous asylum claim bars the applicant from seeking further benefits and removability waivers available under the Immigration and Naturalization Act.
Immigration 9th Nov. 26, 2019
Fares v. Barr
Board of Immigration Appeals erroneously interpreted Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(e), and since petitioner was admissible under various statutory provisions, he was 'otherwise admissible' for INA Section 237(a)(1)(H) waiver purposes.
Immigration 9th Nov. 26, 2019
Global Protein Products, Inc. v. Le
Appellants' claim that respondent's trade secret was invalid was insufficient to dissolve permanent injunction.
Civil Procedure 6DCA Nov. 25, 2019
R.E. v. Superior Court (Santa Clara)
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.5(a) should not be interpreted to deny juvenile courts the authority to order commitment for wards who violate probation after they turn 19.
Juveniles 6DCA Nov. 25, 2019
Natarajan v. Dignity Health
There is no constitutional right to hospital admitting privileges; private medical institution's revocation proceedings are governed by common law fair procedure rules, not procedural due process.
Administrative Agencies 3DCA Nov. 25, 2019
Leiper v. Gallegos
Appellant was the surface owner to property but he did not own an interest in the oil and gas; thus, trial court's quiet title judgment was affirmed.
Real Property 2DCA/6 Nov. 25, 2019
People v. Wilson
Senate Bill 1393 does not allow the trial court discretion to strike a prior serious felony enhancement from a negotiated plea agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/3 Nov. 25, 2019
County of Ventura v. Public Employment Relations Bd.
A joint-employer relationship exists when the employers exert significant control over the same employees, and where the employers have control over what is done and how it shall be done.
Employment Law 2DCA/6 Nov. 25, 2019
Meadowbrook Ins. Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.
Title 8, Section 9795.3 provided an applicable fee schedule and the interpreting service provider failed to timely request second review of the workers' compensation carrier's refusal to pay.
Workers' Compensation 3DCA Nov. 25, 2019
Highland Springs Conference etc. v. City of Banning
Trial court erroneously excluded fees plaintiffs incurred on appeal of alter ego motion denial and fees plaintiffs incurred over two years before filing their fee motions.
Civil Procedure 4DCA/2 Nov. 25, 2019
Pedro Perez Perez v. Chad Wolf
The Administrative Procedures Act does not allow USCIS absolute discretion when approving U-visa petitions; federal courts may review denied petitions for abuse of discretion and noncompliance with the statute.
Immigration 9th Nov. 25, 2019
Jane Doe v. Olson
Order
CASC Nov. 22, 2019
Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising International
Order
CASC Nov. 22, 2019
Amended Opinion: Moran v. The Screening Pros
'Connor v. First Student, Inc.'s holding that California's Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act overlaps with Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act, foreclosed argument that the statutory scheme was unconstitutionally vague.
Consumer Law 9th Nov. 22, 2019
In Re Pacquiao-Mayweather Boxing Litigation
Merely because a boxing match lacked the anticipated drama worthy of the pre-fight hype because of an athlete's injury does not mean customers were defrauded and suffered a legal injury.
Civil Procedure 9th Nov. 22, 2019
People v. Krebs
A defendant must specifically articulate that evidence is being admitted to show an inconsistent prosecutorial theory; if not, appellant must wait until habeas to bring a due process challenge.
Criminal Law and Procedure CASC Nov. 22, 2019