Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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15-17302
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SolarCity v. Salt River Project
In matter of first impression, collateral order rule does not allow for interlocutory appeal of denial of motion to dismiss case in state-action immunity case. |
Immunity |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
15-1039
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Sandoz Inc. v. Amgen
BPCIA's disclosure requirements under 42 U.S.C. Section 262(l)(2)(A) not enforceable by injunction; applicant seeking FDA approval for biosimilar product need not wait for licensure before providing commercial marketing notice. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
15-457
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Microsoft Corp. v. Baker
Federal courts of appeal lacks jurisdiction to review order striking class allegations because plaintiffs' 'voluntary-dismissal' tactic does not amount to 'final decision.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
15-1191
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Sessions v. Morales-Santana
Immigration laws differentiating unwed parent's ability to pass citizenship to child based on parent's gender is unconstitutional; high court declares applicable rule in the interim. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
16-349
|
Henson v. Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Defaulted debt purchaser that collects debts on its own behalf does not qualify as a 'debt collector' under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. |
Consumer Law |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
16-1177
|
Virginia v. LeBlanc
In narrow context presented, juvenile nonhomicide offender not entitled to habeas relief from life sentence where Virginia's 'geriatric release' program complied with mandates of 'Graham.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
16-1003
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McKnight v. Petersen
Order |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | ||
16-7234
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McIntosh v. U.S.
Order |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | ||
16-7794
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Brown v. U.S.
Order |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | ||
16-712
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Oil States Energy Services LLC v. Greene's Energy Group LLC
Order |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | ||
17-15589
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State of Hawaii v. Trump
Without making concrete finding that class of aliens poses threat to U.S., President may not employ Immigration and Nationality Act powers to bar entry by such class. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
15-30148
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U.S. v. Brown
Where defendant is tried for publishing 'notice' or 'advertisement' of child pornography on members-only online bulletin board, he is not foreclosed by law from making defense that board's closed nature renders posting not a 'notice' or 'advertisement.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
15-16600
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U.S. v. Gorman
Where initial traffic stop violates Fourth Amendment, subsequent stop arranged by initial officer via telephone is causally related to the first and its fruits must be suppressed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2017 | |
B272275
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People v. Sperling
Masseur who sexually victimized 'special needs' victim fails to challenge eight-year sentence; 'fortunate' not to receive maximum 10-year term of imprisonment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 2017 | |
D071461
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People v. Superior Court (Walker)
Order granting defendant's motion to transfer case from adult court to juvenile court is improper retroactive application of Proposition 57. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 11, 2017 | |
16-1212
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Melson v. Dunn
Order |
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Jun. 11, 2017 | ||
14-50093
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People v. Ubaldo
Defendant fails to overturn conviction for illegally importing weapons into the U.S. by arguing that the relevant substantive statutes did not apply extraterritorially. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 2017 | |
C082275
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In re Snyder
State Dept. of Hospitals improperly 'undesignated' psychologist's SVP evaluation report and failed to follow dictates of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6601, warranting remand. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 2017 | |
D071094
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Brenner v. Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs Inc.
Summary adjudication of statutory retaliation claim in favor of doctor and hospital upheld where wife lacked standing to assert action regarding late husband's care. |
Torts |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
D071323
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Ogunsalu v. Superior Court (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
Vexatious litigant prefiling requirements apply to self-represented litigant, previously declared a vexatious litigant, who was 'appealing' adverse administrative proceeding ruling via writ petition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
A146632
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In re David B.
Appeal from dismissal of juvenile dependency petition dismissed as moot because appellant is now over age 18. |
Dependency |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
D070797
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Casiopea Bovet LLC v. Chiang
Assignee lacks capacity to file claim over escheated property state held in judgment debtor's behalf where judgment debtor's powers had been suspended. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
S151362
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In re Bell
Habeas petition denied in case involving alleged misconduct by holdout juror who allegedly solicited her husband's advice during penalty deliberations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
B267280
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People v. Campbell
Prosecutor's reference to defendant's post-Miranda silence is fair response to defendant's trial testimony that he fully cooperated with police. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
15-10203
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U.S. v. Simon
Section 2X1.1 of Sentencing Guidelines properly applied to determine relevant sentencing enhancements for conspiracy to commit robbery under Hobbs Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
14-70452
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Ramirez-Contreras v. Sessions
California conviction for fleeing from police officer not categorical crime involving moral turpitude that would render petitioner statutorily ineligible for cancellation of removal. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
12-17718
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Haeger v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Order |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | ||
S224853
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Augustus v. ABM Security Services Inc.
Security guards succeed in reinstating favorable trial court judgment, finding their employer liable for requiring on-duty rest periods in violation of labor laws. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 8, 2017 | |
B271184
|
People v. Fortin
'Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest' test properly excluded in child molestation trial for want of acceptance by scientific community. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 2017 | |
B270940
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People v. Ruffin
Invalid 'Faretta' waiver results in reversal of assault-related convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 2017 |