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Global-Tech Appliances Inc. v. SEB S.A.
To be liable of actively inducing patent infringement, defendant must have knowledge that induced acts constitute infringement.
Intellectual Property Jun. 1, 2011
Ashcroft v. Al-Kidd
Attorney General is entitled to immunity over arrest of federal material witness based on lawfully obtained warrant, even if motive was questionable.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 1, 2011
CA State Republican Legislator v. Plata
Order
Jun. 1, 2011
Perry v. New Hampshire
Order
Jun. 1, 2011
Mai v. Astrue
Order
Jun. 1, 2011
Cooke v. Solis
Order
Jun. 1, 2011
Irigoyen-Briones v. Holder
Board of Immigration of Appeals errs in rejecting petitioner’s appeal, which was filed one day after deadline, where deadline was not jurisdictional.
Immigration Jun. 1, 2011
Creative Ventures LLC v. Jim Ward & Associates
Investors who never negotiated to become holders of promissory note cannot be ‘holders in due course’ exempt from usury liability.
Real Property Jun. 1, 2011
Spicer v. City of Camarillo
Disabled persons are not allowed unlimited parking on streets where there are no signs limiting parking times.
Civil Rights Jun. 1, 2011
Investors Equity Life Holding Co. v. Schmidt
Court properly stays action on forum non conveniens grounds where defendants were all subject to personal jurisdiction in alternative forum.
Civil Procedure Jun. 1, 2011
McGill v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to recall witness-defendant accused of perjury before grand jury violates Penal Code Section 939.7.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 1, 2011
Guardianship of Christian G.
Probate court errs in granting guardianship of child without referring case to Child Protective Services as required under statute.
Family Law Jun. 1, 2011
Beaty v. Brewer
Amended order
May 31, 2011
People v. Spector
Order
May 31, 2011
Emery v. Clark
Gang enhancement does not require that specific intent to further criminal gang activity be apart from criminal conduct of underlying offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2011
People v. Carmona
Denial of motion to suppress evidence obtained from traffic stop is improper where no reasonable suspicion existed that driver violated Vehicle Code.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2011
Dye v. Caterpillar Inc.
30-day time limit for filing amended complaint after issuance of remittitur does not apply because court was not directed to sustain demurrer with leave to amend.
Civil Procedure May 31, 2011
Jensen Family Farms Inc. v. Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
Clean Air Act does not preempt air pollution control district's rules requiring registration and payment of fees for diesel engines used in agriculture.
Environmental Law May 31, 2011
People v. Guzman
Reporting requirement for motorboat accident does not violate constitutional right against self-incrimination since liability arises only in absence of compliance.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2011
Haney v. Adams
Petitioner may not raise 'Batson' claim alleging discriminatory use of peremptory challenges if he failed to object to prosecution’s challenges at trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 27, 2011
Simke, Chodos, Silberfeld & Anteau v. Athans
Attorney fee award as result of discovery sanction is proper even if not stated in complaint because it is not considered as ‘damages.’
Civil Procedure May 27, 2011
Puerta v. Torres
Expert witness fees award pursuant to offer to compromise is improper because offer was not valid under statute due to lack of provision for acceptance.
Civil Procedure May 27, 2011
Camreta v. Greene
Prevailing party may appeal favorable decision regarding immunity, but case is rendered moot where opponent no longer needs protection from challenged practice.
Constitutional Law May 27, 2011
Fowler v. U.S.
Under witness tampering statute, government must show reasonable likelihood communication would be made to federal officer where defendant’s intent in killing applied to all officers.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 27, 2011
U.S. v. Tinklenberg
Pretrial motion exclusion under Speedy Trial Act applies automatically when motion is filed, regardless of whether motion actually caused delay.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 27, 2011
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. Whiting
Federal law does not preempt Arizona law, which requires suspension of business licenses of employers who knowingly employ unauthorized aliens.
Immigration May 27, 2011
Humphries v. County of Los Angeles;
Order
May 27, 2011
Pinnacle Armor Inc. v. United States
National Institute of Justice’s decision to revoke body armor manufacturer’s certification is not exempt from judicial review by law.
Administrative Agencies May 27, 2011
Salomaa v. Honda Long Term Disability Plan
ERISA plan abuses its discretion when denial of benefits was not reasonable given insured’s records proving he was disabled by chronic fatigue syndrome.
Insurance May 27, 2011
Sierra Forest Legacy v. Sherman
Agency complies with requirement to evaluate environmental impacts in disclosing and rebutting public critiques without disclosing identities of experts.
Environmental Law May 27, 2011