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Wearry v. Cain
'Brady' violation from prosecution's failure to turn over evidence supporting inmate's innocence results in reversal of state postconviction court's denial of relief. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 8, 2016
V.L. v. E.L.
Alabama must recognize Georgia court's judgment recognizing former partner's adoption of children born from same-sex relationship. 		Constitutional Law Mar. 8, 2016
Americold Realty Trust v. ConAgra Foods Inc.
For purposes of diversity of citizenship jurisdiction, a 'real estate investment trust' takes the citizenship of each of its members. 		Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 2016
Melendres v. Maricopa County
Appeal by Maricopa County - substituted in place of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in class action enjoining racial profiling of Latino drivers - dismissed as untimely. 		Civil Rights Mar. 8, 2016
U.S. v. Zhou
Denaturalization warranted where applicant committed crimes of moral turpitude within five year period before naturalization approval, though applicant was not arrested or convicted until after successful naturalization. 		Immigration Mar. 8, 2016
United States of America ex rel Mateski v. Raytheon Co.
False Claims Act's public disclosure bar does not preclude whistleblower action alleging fraud of a different kind and degree than previously disclosed. 		Government Mar. 8, 2016
Hooks v. Kitsap Tenant Support Services
Court properly dismisses National Labor Relations Board's 10(j) petition where Acting General Counsel lacks authority to authorize petition. 		Labor Law Mar. 8, 2016
Fry v. City of Los Angeles (Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions)
Trial court erroneously authorizes Board of Pension Commissioners to exercise its discretion, previously delegated to it by City of Los Angeles, to make subsidy-determinations. 		Government Mar. 8, 2016
People v. Adams
Cousins' convictions for forcible rape in concert, aggravated kidnapping, and related offenses remain intact despite error in failing to stay punishment on kidnapping conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 7, 2016
Hedlund v. Ryan
Reversal of district court's denial of petitioner's writ of habeas corpus required due to Arizona Supreme Court's unconstitutional application of 'causal nexus' test. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 7, 2016
City of Mukilteo, Washington v. U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Opponents fail to overturn FAA's decision to open up Paine Field in Washington for commercial passenger operations. 		Administrative Agencies Mar. 7, 2016
Shell Offshore Inc. v. Greenpeace Inc.
Greenpeace's appeal of preliminary injunction against it restricting its protests of Shell's oil exploration activities dismissed as moot due to injunction's expiration. 		Environmental Law Mar. 7, 2016
Mooney v. Superior Court (Mooney)
Trial court's failure to rule on petitioner's motion for settled statement under Rule 8.137 of the California Rules of Court constitutes an abuse of discretion. 		Civil Procedure Mar. 7, 2016
Bianka M. v. Superior Court (Gladys M.)
Where minor's father's identity and whereabouts are known, court does not abuse its discretion by requiring minor to join father to pending parentage action. 		Immigration Mar. 4, 2016
People v. Gutierrez
Court may not revoke post-release community supervision after probationer commits non-violent drug offense without first determining whether probationer qualifies for treatment alternative pursuant to Prop 36. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 4, 2016
City of Bellflower v. Cohen
Statute allowing governmental entities to withhold taxes owed to cities to enforce turnover of dissolved redevelopment agency funds is unconstitutional under Proposition 22. 		Government Mar. 4, 2016
FTC v. Commerce Planet Inc.
Court has authority to award restitution under Section 13(b) of FTC Act, but remand required where judgment does not actually hold defendant jointly and severally liable. 		Remedies Mar. 4, 2016
A.G. v. Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69
Reversal in favor of school district required where court improperly dismisses special education student's meaningful access and reasonable accommodation arguments and certain state law claims. 		Disability Discrimination Mar. 4, 2016
Tarango v. McDaniel
Nevada prisoner is entitled to habeas relief where state supreme court failed to consider potential prejudicial impact of police contact with known hold-out juror. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 4, 2016
U.S. v. Werle
'Felony riot' conviction under Washington law does not trigger Armed Career Criminal Act's 15-year mandatory minimum sentence where offense did not constitute 'violent felony.' 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 4, 2016
U.S. v. Lara
Search of probationer's cellphone unreasonable because his probation agreement did not unambiguously inform him that his cellphone was subject to search. 		Constitutional Law Mar. 4, 2016
Davis v. Honeywell International, Inc.
Judgment in favor of asbestos-cancer plaintiff affirmed where court does not abuse its discretion in admitting expert testimony based on 'every exposure theory.' 		Torts Mar. 4, 2016
People v. Williams
Proposition 47-based felony redesignations are not retroactive such that they upset sentencing enhancements based upon felonies that were subsequently redesignated as misdemeanors. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 4, 2016
People v. Foy
Admission of witness's former testimony without finding of constitutional unavailability violates defendant's confrontation rights under the Sixth Amendment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
People v. Root
Defendant entitled to relief under Proposition 47 because entry into bank to commit theft by false pretenses in amounts under $950 qualifies as 'shoplifting.' 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
U.S. v. Medina-Carrasco
Appeal dismissed where defendant is sentenced according to plea agreement and his waiver of appellate rights is valid and enforceable. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
Mendez v. County of Los Angeles
Deputies entitled to qualified immunity for violating knock-and-announce rule where law at the time was not clearly established. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
Idaho Wool Growers Association v. Vilsack
Any error by U.S. Forest Service in failing to consult was harmless; Forest Service did not otherwise act arbitrarily or capriciously, or abuse its discretion. 		Environmental Law Mar. 3, 2016
U.S. v. Lemus
Comparison of drugs that were not tied to defendant is insufficient to support jury's quantity finding, warranting reversal and remand for resentencing. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
Toste v. CalPortland Construction
Defense judgment affirmed except as to award of expert witness fees under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 for fees incurred before offer to compromise. 		Civil Procedure Mar. 3, 2016
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