| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E064925
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Bonome v. City of Riverside
Retired police officer seeking endorsement to carry concealed weapon prevails, where statute clearly does not exclude him from definition of 'honorably retired' officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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15-55924
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Williams v. Yamaha Motor Co.
District court lacks jurisdiction over foreign corporation in consumer class action involving allegedly defective motors imported and marketed in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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15-55510
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In re Gugliuzza
Federal appellate courts only have jurisdiction over bankruptcy proceeding where lower court order 'alters status quo and fixes rights and obligations of parties;' district court remand order does not do as much. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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13-73455
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Eleri v. Sessions
No distinction between permanent residents and those with conditional status for purposes of applying felon bar to removal waiver available to spouses whose removal would cause hardship. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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E064252
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Espinoza v. Shiomoto
SCOTUS decision in 'McNeely' does not grant drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence right to demand blood test requiring warrant to determine BAC. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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B271111
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Tract No. 7260 Association Inc. v. Parker
Homeowners association's membership list erroneously ordered disclosed where single-member requester sought it for improper purpose. |
Corporations |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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B279566
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In re Loza
Defendant unsuccessful in challenging special circumstance allegation, where sufficient evidence supports finding that murders were committed while defendant was engaged in attempted robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 27, 2017 | |
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S239567
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People v. Lopez
In light of an amendment to Health and Safety Code section 11379 defining "transports" as transportation for sale, was defendant's sentence improperly enhanced with a prior conviction for transporting a controlled substance? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239594
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People v. Corder
In order to convict an aider and abettor of attempted willful, deliberate and premeditated murder under the natural and probable consequences doctrine, must a premeditated attempt to murder have been a natural and probable consequence of the target offense? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239744
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People v. Martinez
Does Proposition 47 apply to the offense of unlawful taking or driving a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851), because it is a lesser included offense of Penal Code section 487(d), and that offense is eligible for resentencing to a misdemeanor under Penal Code sections 490.2 and 1170.18? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239826
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People v. Garcia
Was the jury properly instructed on the "kill zone" theory of attempted murder? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S240025
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People v. Campbell
Does the definition of "unreasonable risk of danger to public safety" (Pen. Code, § 1170.18, subd. (c)) under Proposition 47 apply on retroactivity or other grounds to resentencing under the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S240053
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People v. Bennett
Does the definition of "unreasonable risk of danger to public safety" (Pen. Code, § 1170.18, subd. (c)) under Proposition 47 apply on retroactivity or other grounds to resentencing under the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S240119
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People v. Sandoval
Did the trial court err imposing an "electronics search condition" on minor as a condition of his probation when it had no relationship to the crimes he committed but was justified on appeal as reasonably related to future criminality under People v. Olguin (2008)because it would facilitate his supervision? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239630
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Stand Up For California! v. State of California (North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians)
May Governor concur in decision by Secretary of Interior to take off-reservation land in trust for purposes of tribal gaming without legislative authorization or ratification, or does such action violate separation of powers provisions of state Constitution? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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14-17493
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San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority v. Zinke
Order |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239434
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Moalem v. Gerard
Is negligent or intentional action a necessary element of a cause of action for abatement of a natural condition-private nuisance based on a failure or omission to act and, if so, should tree encroachment cases be exempted from this rule? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239397
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National Shooting Sports Foundation v. State of California
Order |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239777
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Newport Harbor Ventures v. Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
May a motion to strike under the anti-SLAPP statute be brought against any claim in an amended complaint, including claims that were asserted in prior complaints? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239510
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Pitzer College v. Indian Harbor Insurance Company
Is California's common law notice-prejudice rule a fundamental public policy for the purpose of choice-of-law analysis? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239436
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People v. Mendoza
May a trial court properly impose a criminal laboratory analysis fee and a drug program fee based on a defendant's conviction for conspiracy to commit certain drug offenses? |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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S239442
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People v. Meraz
Issues as to requirements under Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016) 577 U.S. __, Miller v. Alabama (2012) 567 U.S. __, for imposing sentence of life imprisonment without possibility of parole on juvenile offender. |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | ||
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D069419
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People v. Riddles
Award of restitution to insurer who collected low premium for workers compensation policy appropriate, as employer's misclassification of employees greatly reduced premium, causing economic loss. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | |
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S231171
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People v. Gonzales
Theft by false pretenses constitutes shoplifting under Penal Code Section 459.5, making grandson who stole grandmother's checks eligible for Prop. 47 relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | |
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S224985
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Carmack v. Reynolds
Probate Code does not limit bankruptcy estate's access to spendthrift trust to 25 percent of beneficiary's interest, where trust pays beneficiary entirely out of principal. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | |
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A146944
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Farrar v. Direct Commerce Inc.
Substantively unconscionable carve-out in arbitration provision can be severed, resulting in grant of employer's motion to compel arbitration with former employee. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 24, 2017 | |
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A144558
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Fiduciary Trust International of California v. Klein
Previous trustees who sought legal advice must show that advice was for personal defense as to performance of duties in order to avoid disclosure to successor trustee. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 23, 2017 | |
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A145044
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Coyne v. City and County of San Francisco
Ellis Act preempts San Francisco ordinances that require landlords seeking to exit residential market to pay enhanced relocation payments. |
Municipal Law |
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Mar. 23, 2017 | |
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D070579
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Emerald Aero LLC v. Kaplan
Arbitrator exceeds power in awarding punitive damages against defendant who was not afforded meaningful opportunity to challenge punitive damages plaintiffs sought last minute. |
Arbitration |
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Mar. 23, 2017 | |
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15-827
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Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE-1
Individualized educational program under IDEA requires more than 'some' benefit; it must aim to enable child to make progress appropriate for his circumstances. |
Education |
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Mar. 23, 2017 |
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