Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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14-10065
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Lane v. Alabama
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
14-10143
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Williams v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
15-15712
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Norsworthy v. Beard
Transgendered inmate's case seeking sex reassignment surgery moot upon her release; remand required to determine whether to vacate preliminary injunction requiring state to provide surgery. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | |
14-10157
|
Coad v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
14-10323
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Hart v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
15-5113
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Coon v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
15-5217
|
Brayboy v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
15-5604
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Evans v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | ||
14-848
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Maryland v. Kulbicki
Counsel's alleged failure to poke holes at then-uncontroversial ballistics evidence does not warrant reversal 11 years later when such evidence fell out of favor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 6, 2015 | |
14-1429
|
Mainline Equipment, Inc.
Bankruptcy court properly set aside tax liens imposed by Los Angeles County against property owner. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
B258736
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People v. Perez
Teenager avoids One Strike sentence to one of many crimes he was found guilty of in connection with kidnapping and sexual assault of victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
F069305
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Cardenas v. M. Fanaian, D.D.S., Inc.
Retaliation claim under Labor Code Section 1102.5 is not limited to reporting violations arising out of employer's business activities. |
Labor Law |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
H040412
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People v. Poletti
Judgment affirmed where it is not reasonably probable defendant would prevail absent failure to disclose to jury his acquittal on uncharged rapes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
B262759
|
New York Knickerbockers v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Application of California's workers' compensation law to former NBA player who sustained cumulative injuries while playing for multiple teams is reasonable. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
F070914
|
Conservatorship of Kevin A.
Counsel's waiver of proposed conservatee's right to jury trial over client's objection constitutes denial of statutory right, warranting automatic reversal. |
Conservatorship |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
13-56706
|
Rodriguez v. Robbins
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | ||
C074569
|
People ex rel. Ross v. Raisin Valley Farms
Unduly narrow interpretation of California Marketing Act provision requires reversal as it relates to marketing order for research and promotional program for raisins. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
14-1586
|
Lakhany v. Khan (Lakhany)
Bankruptcy court grants creditor relief from stay, allowing creditor to proceed with state action claim against creditor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
B259792
|
Raef v. Superior Court (People)
Papparazo cannot escape enhanced punishment for committing reckless driving and other traffic offenses with intent to capture Justin Beiber's image and others for commercial purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
B253538
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Conservatorship of Moore
Probate court is commended for surcharging attorney who puts own financial interests ahead of those of elderly client suffering from dementia. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
E060022
|
Inland Oversight Com. v. City of Ontario
Nonprofit organization's untimely filed appeal under Section 36633 of the Streets and Highways Code requires dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
G049773
|
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 |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
E059103
|
People v. Riley
Insufficient evidence casino's CFO was employed by casino on two of the alleged dates requires reversal of commercial bribery convictions as to those counts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
H040375
|
Tellez v. Rich Voss Trucking Inc.
Denial of class certification overturned where court did not offer explanation and record did not indicate court's thinking. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
G051197
|
People v. Armogeda
Courts must apply excess custody credits to adjusted sentences for eligible reclassified felony convictions under Proposition 47. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
E061024
|
People v. Isom
Even where reimbursement policy allows retail store to recover losses caused by defendant's scheme of returning discounted items for full refunds, defendant still may be guilty of burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
A139203
|
People v. Lopez
Repetitive and strange romantic pursuits represent credible threat to support stalking conviction, though communications lacked any 'overt threats.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
13-16097
|
In re Penrod
A debtor who prevails in a contract dispute on the basis of federal bankruptcy law may recover reasonable attorney's fees under California Civil Code Section 1717. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
13-35354
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In the Matter of: Blendheim
Bankruptcy Code permits Chapter 20 debtors to permanently void a lien upon completion of Chapter 13 plan, irrespective of their eligibility to obtain discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
S228258
|
People v. Corpening
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 |