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In re L.H.
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
In re Cipro Cases I & II
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
People v. Bryant
Capital defendants fail to overturn death sentences by claiming that use of REACT belts, which could electrically shock them, violated their constitutional rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2014
Lee v. Hanley
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Cuellar de Osorio v. Mayorka
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
C.F. v. Superior Court (Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency)
Native American mother is not entitled to reunification services after social worker made active, but unsuccessful, efforts to assist in treating her substance abuse.
Native American Affairs Oct. 2, 2014
AZ State Legislature v. AZ Indep. Redistricting, et al.
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Tibble, Glenn, et al. v. Edison International, et al.
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Coleman, Andre L. v. Tollefson, Todd, et al.
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Ohio v. Clark, Darius
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
TX Dept. Hous. & Com. Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Kerry, Sec. of State, et al. v. Din, Fauzia
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Williams-Yulee, Lanell v. Florida Bar
Order
Oct. 2, 2014
Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage Corp.
Federal court may preside over homeowners’ claims against Fannie Mae according to federal charter, which specifically confers federal jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Oct. 2, 2014
Aragon-Salazar v. Holder
Guatemalan citizen’s false statements after date he filed application to cancel removal under NACARA may not be considered in determining good moral character.
Immigration Oct. 2, 2014
Cohen v. NVIDIA Corp.
Investors may not bring securities fraud action against semiconductor company where alleged failure to disclose known defects in products did not show required intent.
Securities Oct. 2, 2014
People v. Fields
Pimp-in-training’s felony conviction for oral copulation with minor does not violate equal protection, even if intercourse with minor is punishable as misdemeanor.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 1, 2014
M.M. v. Lafayette School District
School district must provide 'Response-to-Intervention' data to parents in order to obtain their informed consent prior to providing special education services.
Education Oct. 1, 2014
Ellena v. Dept. of Insurance
Employee who was denied disability benefits may sue Dept. of Insurance on allegations that Commissioner failed to review policy to ensure compliance with law.
Insurance Oct. 1, 2014
Ernesto R., a Minor
Attorney in dependency case is not required to file petition to show mother’s completion of drug treatment program was a change of circumstances.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2014
Friends of the Eel River v. North Coast Railroad Authority (Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co.)
North Coast Railroad Authority project for resuming railroad line is not subject to CEQA, due to preemption by Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act.
Environmental Law Sep. 30, 2014
Opinion of Harris (10-502)
California may not enter into proposed contract with Orange County Fire Authority to improve firefighting services at Joint Forces Training Base at Los Alamitos.
Government Sep. 30, 2014
U.S. v. Bryant
Native American man may not be charged with domestic assault by habitual offender based on tribal court convictions, which would have violated Sixth Amendment.
Native American Affairs Sep. 30, 2014
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. County of Alameda
Alameda County ordinance requiring drug manufacturers selling drugs in County to collect, transport and dispose of unwanted drugs does not violate Commerce Clause.
Constitutional Law Sep. 30, 2014
Najah v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Lender who reacquired property by making full credit bid at foreclosure sale may not recover insurance benefits based on pre-foreclosure damages to property.
Real Property Sep. 30, 2014
Moorefield Construction Inc. v. Intervest-Mortgage Investment Co.
General contractor’s agreement that any liens for its labor and materials would be subordinate to construction lender’s lien of deed of trust is valid.
Real Property Sep. 30, 2014
People v. Christiansen
Superior court is required to order destruction of fingerprint impressions obtained at time of arrest, after finding defendant factually innocent of charges.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 30, 2014
Hernandez v. Siegel
Attorneys are entitled to postjudgment interest accruing on attorney fee award in civil action in absence of agreement establishing client's entitlement.
Attorneys Sep. 30, 2014
Public Employees’ Retirement Sys. v. IndyMac MBS, Inc., et al.
Order
Sep. 29, 2014
The Otay Ranch LP v. County of San Diego (Flat Rock Land Co. LLC)
Attorney and paralegal costs in preparing administrative record on behalf of county may be recovered as costs when reasonably and necessarily incurred.
Civil Procedure Sep. 29, 2014