| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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13-10404
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Ogeone, Galina v. Nacino, Edwin C.
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2014 | ||
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13-10432
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Williams, Chauncey A. v. Day, E., et al.
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2014 | ||
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13-10493
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Jennings, Laura A. v. Hagel, Sec. of Defense
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2014 | ||
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G049803
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CB Richard Ellis Inc. v. Terra Nostra Consultants
Members of dissolved LLC that breached contract containing attorney fees provision are liable for fees up to amount distributed upon dissolution. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 7, 2014 | |
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12-55726
|
Chula Vista Citizens for Jobs and Fair Competition v. Norris
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2014 | ||
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11-15463
|
Trillo v. Biter
Man is not entitled to habeas relief from second-degree murder conviction due to prosecutor’s inappropriate comments about witness inconsistencies and ‘lame’ story. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 6, 2014 | |
|
A139318
|
People v. Vaughn
Defendant unlawfully transfers firearm to police informant, even though he did not know informant was an unlicensed firearms dealer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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13–946
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Lopez v. Smith
Ninth Circuit cannot rely on its own precedent in ruling it was clearly established that murderer was ambushed with new theory of liability at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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13-1461
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Backus v. South Carolina
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | ||
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13-10522
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Hatcher v. U.S.
Order |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | ||
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13-10790
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Haliburton v. Florida
Order |
|
Oct. 6, 2014 | ||
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13-36165
|
Sturgeon v. Masica
Federal regulation prohibiting use of hovercrafts on waters in national parks applies to state-owned lands that fall within conservation system units in Alaska. |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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H036861
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Meister v. Mensinger
Trial court must craft appropriate remedy after finding corporate officers breached fiduciary duty to shareholders, despite accounting challenges. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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F066467
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People v. Jones
Murderer may not reduce first-degree murder conviction where information was silent and jury did not make separate finding as to degree. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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B251201
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Baek v. Continental Casualty Co.
Insurer has no duty to defend massage therapist under employer’s policy for alleged sexual assault, which took place during massage at workplace. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 6, 2014 | |
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C072820
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Ellis Law Group LLP v. Nevada City Sugar Loaf Properties LLC
Law firm may not recover attorney fees after winning anti-SLAPP motion, even though it used ‘contract attorney’ to work on that motion. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 5, 2014 | |
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G050081
|
Larson v. UHS of Rancho Springs Inc.
Patient has one year to sue anesthesiologist where he alleged intentional torts, which were based on how doctor performed his professional services. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 5, 2014 | |
|
A140203
|
Stop the Casino 101 Coalition v. Brown
Casino opponents fail to overturn gaming compact Governor entered into with Graton Tribe, which authorized gaming operations in City of Rohnert. |
Gaming |
|
Oct. 5, 2014 | |
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A138712
|
People v. Evans
Police exceed scope of private search by computer repairman in violation of Fourth Amendment by taking files and viewing videos not viewed by repairman. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2014 | |
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B250069
|
People v. White
Gang member is guilty of aiding and abetting shooting at inhabited dwelling by handing gun to accomplice and directing him to shoot as victims ran. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2014 | |
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B251066
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D'Anthony D., a Minor
Juvenile court may not deny father's custody request without clear and convincing evidence that placing children with him would be detrimental. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 5, 2014 | |
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13-9972
|
Rodriguez, Dennys v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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14-15
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Armstrong, Richard, et al. v. Exceptional Child Center, et al.
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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14-103
|
Baker Botts, L.L.P., et al. v. Asarco, L.L.C.
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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14-86
|
EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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S049596
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People v. Bryant, Smith & Wheeler
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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S141320
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Robinson (James) on H.C.
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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S219783
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Sierra Club v. County of Fresno (Friant Ranch)
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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S220012
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Keshtgar v. U.S. Bank
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2014 | ||
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S220790
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People v. Saetern
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2014 |
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