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Nunez v. Pennisi
Commercial fisherman's son successfully defeats malicious prosecution claim filed by boat repairman in anti-SLAPP motion. 		Civil Procedure Oct. 28, 2015
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians v. St. of CA
Tribal provision limiting remedies for contract breach enforceable where provision is specifically negotiated, unambiguously bilateral, and does not violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. 		Native American Affairs Oct. 27, 2015
People v. Mendoza
Trial court's neglect deprived it of jurisdiction to sentence probationer with respect to probation offense. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 27, 2015
People v. Cordova
Rejecting defendant's multiple claims, imposition of death sentence affirmed on automatic appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 27, 2015
Larkin v. W.C.A.B.
Workers' compensation statutory scheme pertaining to volunteer peace officers does not apply to sworn, salaried officers. 		Workers' Compensation Oct. 27, 2015
Crittenden v. Chappell
Prosecutor's exclusion of sole African-American was motivated in substantial part by prospective juror's race, warranting habeas corpus relief. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 27, 2015
Pauma v. State of California
Summary judgment in favor of Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians proper where California misrepresents material fact when negotiating amendment to gaming compact. 		Gaming Oct. 27, 2015
Steven R. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile court exceeds its jurisdiction in dismissing Section 602 petition because Section 782 restricts dismissal of petition to the court in which petition was filed. 		Administrative Agencies Oct. 27, 2015
Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Insurer not liable for reimbursement costs in connection with repairs to homeowners' rear deck to prevent imminent insurable damage. 		Insurance Oct. 27, 2015
SingerLewak LLP v. Gantman
Judicial scrutiny of arbitrator's award is improper even if reasoning behind arbitrator's decision was erroneous. 		Contracts Oct. 26, 2015
Beverly Hills USD v. LA Metro.
L.A. County MTA prevails over Beverly Hills and its school district regarding its approval of final environmental impact report for subway tunnel. 		Administrative Agencies Oct. 26, 2015
Ricardo P., a Minor
Probation condition requiring juvenile to submit to 'electronics search' is reasonable, but is unconstitutionally overbroad because it was not narrowly tailored to his particular circumstances. 		Juveniles Oct. 26, 2015
J.M. v. Huntington Beach Union High School District
High school football player who suffered double concussion cannot sue school district in court after he neglected to timely file a government claim. 		Government Oct. 26, 2015
Munoz Santos v. Thomas
Order 		Immigration Oct. 26, 2015
In re Williams
Inmate's challenge to processing of his lost-property appeal does not implicate liberty interest protected by due process clause. 		Prisoners Rights Oct. 26, 2015
In re ChinaCast Educ. Corp. Sec. Litig.
In issue of first impression, CEO's fraud can be imputed to his corporate employer even though his corporate looting is adverse to corporation's interests. 		Antitrust Oct. 26, 2015
Hajro v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
District court lacks power to enforce prior settlement agreement where order dismissing case neither incorporated terms nor expressly retained jurisdiction. 		Immigration Oct. 26, 2015
Save Our Big Trees v. City of Santa Cruz
City of Santa Cruz fails to demonstrate that amendments to ordinances protecting heritage trees fall within exemption to CEQA review requirements. 		Environmental Law Oct. 26, 2015
People v. Page
Where 'wobbler' language remains in penal code section after passage of Prop 47, trial court does not err in denying resentencing petition. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 26, 2015
Underwriters of Interest v. ProBuilders Specialty Ins. Co.
Insurer entitled to seek equitable contribution from coinsurer despite 'escape clause' relieving coinsurer of duty to defend when other insurance is available. 		Insurance Oct. 26, 2015
Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Insurer not liable for reimbursement costs in connection with repairs to homeowners' rear deck to prevent imminent insurable damage. 		Insurance Oct. 23, 2015
People v. Alexander
Order 		Oct. 23, 2015
People v. Anderson
Was the jury properly instructed on the "kill zone" theory of attempted murder? 		Oct. 23, 2015
People v. Dixie
Does the definition of "unreasonable risk of danger to public safety" (Pen. Code, § 1170.18(c)) under Proposition 47 ("the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act") apply on retroactivity or other grounds to resentencing under the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012 (Pen. Code, § 1170.126)? 		Oct. 23, 2015
People v. Guzman
Must no-contact probation conditions be modified to explicitly include a knowledge requirement? 		Oct. 23, 2015
People v. Mesinas
Was defendant properly convicted of both rape of an intoxicated person and rape of an unconscious person for a single act of sexual intercourse? 		Oct. 23, 2015
U.S. v. Ochoa
Sentence is not final when there is no formal break in the proceedings and court does not lack jurisdiction to revise sentence upwards during hearing. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 23, 2015
Smith v. Clark
Order 		Oct. 23, 2015
U.S. v. Eyraud
Restitution award properly covers additional attorney fees incurred by company in investigating extent of worker's embezzlement. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 23, 2015
Dorsey v. Superior Court
Statutory $150 cap on attorney fees in small claims appeal overrides conflicting contractual attorney fee provisions. 		Administrative Agencies Oct. 23, 2015
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