| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S240918
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Samara v. Matar
When a trial court grants a summary judgment motion on two alternative grounds, and the Court of Appeal affirms the judgment on only one ground and expressly declines to address the second, does the affirmed judgment have preclusive effect as to the second ground? |
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May 18, 2017 | ||
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S240818
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Atascadero Glass v. Bush
May a contractor withhold retention payments when there is a good faith dispute of any kind between the contractor and a subcontractor, or only when the dispute relates to the retention itself? |
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May 18, 2017 | ||
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15-15809
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Elliott v. Google Inc.
GOOGLE mark has not fallen victim to 'genericide' to warrant cancellation of trademark despite to public's widespread use of the term as a verb. |
Intellectual Property |
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May 17, 2017 | |
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H042144
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People v. Edwards
Defendant unsuccessful in challenging use of suppressed statements during sanity phase of trial to impeach experts on cross-examination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2017 | |
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D070495
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Marriage of Grissom
Domestic violence restraining order properly denied where applicant was initial aggressor and alleged abuser was merely defending himself from her aggressive actions. |
Family Law |
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May 17, 2017 | |
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G052872
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Garcia v. Pexco LLC
Nonsignatory to arbitration agreement may compel arbitration of employment dispute for claims covered under agreement pursuant to doctrines of equitable estoppel and agency. |
Arbitration |
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May 17, 2017 | |
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H042740
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Krechuniak v. Noorzoy
Brother fails to overturn trial court's order granting Sister's motion to enforce settlement agreement, where issue raised on appeal was subject to forfeiture. |
Contracts |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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A148307
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In re A.V.
Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786, upon finding that ward satisfactorily completes probation, juvenile court must seal, as well as dismiss, petition. |
Juveniles |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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F071737
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People v. Zamora
Defendant's juvenile adjudication for sexual battery is not a prior conviction disqualifying him from misdemeanor sentencing on current drug possession offense under Proposition 47. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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15-1031
|
Howell v. Howell
States may not order indemnification to non-military divorced spouse for reduction in military retirement pay caused by veteran's waiver of pay made to obtain disability benefits. |
Family Law |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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16-348
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Midland Funding LLC v. Johnson
Debt collector's filing of proof of claim on time-barred debt does not fall within scope of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. |
Bankruptcy |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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16-32
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Kindred Nursing Centers LP v. Clark
Federal Arbitration Act preempts Kentucky state rule that requires express authorization from principal before agent may waive principal's right to access court or jury trial. |
Arbitration |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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16-1054
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S.D. v. Haddon Heights Bd. of Education
Order |
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May 16, 2017 | ||
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15-30022
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U.S. v. Olson
To secure conviction of misprision of felony, government must prove that defendant knew principal's conduct was a felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 16, 2017 | |
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G052575
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In re Campbell
Habeas relief overturned in case involving Orange County Superior Court's hotly-disputed expedited habeas procedure where trial court granted relief without first issuing OSC. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 16, 2017 | |
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15-56848
|
S.B. v. County of San Diego
Officers immune from excessive force claim filed by heirs of mentally unstable man, despite material inconsistencies in officers' deposition statements regarding deadly shooting. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 15, 2017 | |
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14-35289
|
Washington Mutual Inc. v. United States
Tax refund claim brought by successor in interest to savings and loan association properly dismissed due to failure to establish value of intangible assets. |
Taxation |
|
May 15, 2017 | |
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S240704
|
Daniel v. Wayans
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240888
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(Robert Mark) Diaz on H.C.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240958
|
People v. Gardea
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S241067
|
In re Carlos H.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240884
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In re Daniel T.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240974
|
In re R.K.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240694
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In re Samantha D.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S241154
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People v. Mahoney
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240661
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(Charles) Moore on H.C.
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240499
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People v. Perez
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S240522
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People v. Pham
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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S241116
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People v. Richards
Order |
|
May 12, 2017 | ||
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A145867
|
Applied Medical Corp. v. Thomas
In dispute over company's repurchase of former board of director's stock, summary judgment against company partially reversed, where court errs in determining conversion claim fails. |
Torts |
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May 12, 2017 |
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