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Castellon v. U.S. Bancorp
Renter who fell on stairs outside of her room after failing to turn on lights cannot sue trustee of trust that owned the property.
Torts Oct. 24, 2013
Leyte-Vidal v. Semel
Yahoo! shareholder must first ask board of directors to file lawsuit on company’s behalf because he could not show co-founder controlled directors.
Corporations Oct. 24, 2013
Rodriguez-Castellon v. Holder
Mexican citizen who was convicted of having sexual intercourse with 15-year-old girl in California may be deported because he committed a crime of violence.
Immigration Oct. 23, 2013
Marriage of Woolsey
Husband may not get around marital settlement agreement based on additional Placer County Local Rules of Court, which conflicted with state law.
Family Law Oct. 23, 2013
Cornejo v. Lightbourne
Employee does not have to file her discrimination claim with California before suing Dept. of Social Services under Whistleblower Protection Act.
Employment Law Oct. 23, 2013
Bushell v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Bank must offer to permanenty modify homeowners' mortgage so they could avoid foreclosure after complying with trial modification plan.
Real Property Oct. 23, 2013
Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2013
All Towing Services LLC v. City of Orange
Towing company cannot undo city council’s contract awards to other companies by claiming council members received campaign contributions.
Government Oct. 23, 2013
People v. Wilson
After violating probation, burglar must serve two years in state prison, rather than county jail, according to his plea agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 23, 2013
Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
People v. Adderley
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
Pulido (Michael) on H.C
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
Williams v. Chino Valley Independent Fire District
Order
Employment Law Oct. 22, 2013
People v. Powell
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
People v. Barclay
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
Robers v. United States
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 22, 2013
Hall v. Florida
Order
Oct. 22, 2013
Jones v. Ryan
Days from his scheduled execution, inmate unsuccessfully asserts ineffective assistance of trial counsel in his second habeas corpus petition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 22, 2013
Song v. State Bar
Lawyer fails to avert disbarment by explaining that he took client's money because he suffered emotional difficulty due to cultural pressure to care for his parents.
Attorneys Oct. 22, 2013
Lenard v. State Bar
California attorney who was not authorized to practice law in other states is disbarred because he settled consumer debt matters for clients outside of California.
Attorneys Oct. 22, 2013
Seltzer v. State Bar
Company recoups fees paid to attorney, who was ‘out on emergency’ and did not provide any valuable services, after hiring her for possible lawsuit.
Attorneys Oct. 22, 2013
People v. Zondorak
California’s ban on AK series semi-automatic rifles does not violate Second Amendment because these weapons are ‘dangerous and unusual.’
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 22, 2013
Mt. Holyoke Homes L.P. v. Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Arbitrator’s award is thrown out due to failure to disclose his resume, which named partner of firm involved in legal malpractice matter.
Civil Procedure Oct. 22, 2013
Colony Cove Properties LLC v. City of Carson
Mobilehome park owner must abide by city's rental review board determination regarding rent levels, but may still pursue related federal claims.
Real Property Oct. 22, 2013
Cassidy v. California Board of Accountancy
California Board of Accountancy revokes license of certified public accountant, who filed a tax return for a client when he knew his license was expired.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 18, 2013
Sonic-Calabasas A Inc. v. Moreno
Court cannot prematurely deny arbitration for pay dispute without addressing employee’s claim that ‘Berman hearing’ waiver in arbitration agreement was unreasonable.
Employment Law Oct. 18, 2013
Sterling Park L.P. v. City of Palo Alto
Developers may proceed with residential condominium project while challenging City of Palo Alto’s below market housing program.
Real Property Oct. 18, 2013
U.S. v. Stargell
Tax preparer’s conviction for wire fraud is upheld because evidence showed that her fraudulent scheme exposed banks to greater risk of loss.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 18, 2013
Washington Environmental Council v. Bellon
Washington environmental groups may not sue state environmental agencies for failing to sufficiently regulate greenhouse gas emissions of oil refineries.
Environmental Law Oct. 18, 2013
San Miguel Community Association v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
Insurer does not have to defend residential community association in lawsuit to enforce parking restrictions until residents asked for money.
Insurance Oct. 18, 2013