Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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17-8830
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Paul v. U.S.
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
18-1451
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National Review, Inc. v. Mann
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
18-9517
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Isom v. Arkansas
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
19-151
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U.S. v. Walton
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
19-6016
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Chance v. U.S.
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
19-6033
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Johnson v. U.S.
Order |
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Nov. 26, 2019 | ||
19-122
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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 |
|
P. Curiam (USSC) | Nov. 26, 2019 |
S029551
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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 |
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T. Cantil-Sakauye | Nov. 26, 2019 |
S238627
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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 |
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L. Kruger | Nov. 26, 2019 |
S082101
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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 |
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L. Kruger | Nov. 26, 2019 |
C088052
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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 |
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H. Hull | Nov. 26, 2019 |
B289046
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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 |
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B. Currey | Nov. 26, 2019 |
B265304
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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 |
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E. Grimes | Nov. 26, 2019 |
A157877
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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 |
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A. Tucher | Nov. 26, 2019 |
17-72231
|
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 |
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R. Clifton | Nov. 26, 2019 |
13-71916
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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 |
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S. Graber | Nov. 26, 2019 |
H044628
|
Global Protein Products, Inc. v. Le
Appellants' claim that respondent's trade secret was invalid was insufficient to dissolve permanent injunction. |
Civil Procedure |
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E. Premo | Nov. 25, 2019 |
H046541
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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 |
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E. Premo | Nov. 25, 2019 |
C085906
|
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 |
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M. Butz | Nov. 25, 2019 |
B292905
|
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 |
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K. Yegan | Nov. 25, 2019 |
B287272
|
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 |
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H. Dhanidina | Nov. 25, 2019 |
B294825
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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 |
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M. Tangeman | Nov. 25, 2019 |
C088882
|
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 |
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E. Duarte | Nov. 25, 2019 |
E069248
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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 |
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M. Ramirez | Nov. 25, 2019 |
18-35123
|
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 |
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W. Fletcher | Nov. 25, 2019 |
S258498
|
Jane Doe v. Olson
Order |
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Nov. 22, 2019 | ||
S258191
|
Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising International
Order |
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Nov. 22, 2019 | ||
12-57246
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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 |
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M. Smith | Nov. 22, 2019 |
17-56366
|
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 |
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J. Nguyen | Nov. 22, 2019 |
S099439
|
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 |
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T. Cantil-Sakauye | Nov. 22, 2019 |