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People v. Minifie
Judgment imposing prison term enhancements to ‘both’ indeterminate and determinate sentences affirmed where applicable enhancements may be imposed to both types of sentences per relevant law. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/7 May 9, 2018
Brown v. Muniz
Application for leave to file second or successive habeas petition denied where suppressed ‘Brady v. Maryland’ exculpatory evidence fails to show applicant’s actual innocence by clear and convincing evidence. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 9th May 9, 2018
Miller v. Sessions
Removal based on order entered 'in absentia' may be reopened 'at any time' where petitioner claims to have received insufficient notice. 		Immigration 9th May 9, 2018
Solorio v. Muniz
Request to file second or successive federal habeas corpus petition to advance claim that state suppressed exculpatory evidence denied where applicant fails to exercise due diligence to discover claim’s underlying facts. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 9th May 9, 2018
Salgado v. Sessions
Poor memory, without some credible evidence of an inability to participate in or understand removal proceedings, does not constitute 'indicia of incompetency.' 		Immigration 9th May 9, 2018
Arnaudo Brothers v. ALRB
Where a party raises a disclaimer defense to an unfair labor practices claim based on failure to bargain, a labor organization's disclaimer of interest must be clear and unequivocal. 		Labor Law 5DCA May 8, 2018
Daniel v. U.S.
‘Feres’ doctrine bars tort claim arising from medical military hospital’s treatment of active servicewoman’s pregnancy condition, which was unrelated to military service. 		Torts 9th May 8, 2018
U.S. v. Espinoza-Valdez
In order to convict a defendant of conspiracy to import or distribute marijuana, the government must present sufficient evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, that there was a meeting of the minds, and the defendant actually entered into a conspiratorial agreement with drug traffickers. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 9th May 8, 2018
U.S. v. County of Maricopa
County is liable for its sheriff’s racially discriminatory policies where Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 34 U.S.C. Section 12601 authorize policy maker liability. 		Civil Rights 9th May 8, 2018
In re Adam Lee
A trustee's adversary complaint, which contested the basis for the a debtor's exemptions, qualified as an objection under Rule 4003 		Bankruptcy 9th May 8, 2018
People v. Perez
Appellate court was correct to conclude that a defendant was ineligible for relief under Prop 36 because he was armed with a deadly weapon and therefore was ineligible for re-sentencing; that the weapon was a vehicle is immaterial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 5DCA May 8, 2018
People v. Reed
Court does not abuse its discretion in refusing to grant continuance where court finds that continuance would significantly burden all parties involved in trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure California Court of Appeal May 8, 2018
California Building Industry Assn. v. State Water Resources Control Bd.
Plaintiff cannot show fee schedule increase unconstitutional under taxation limitations based, e.g., on 'bare fact that there is a fee increase without any growth in fee-funded programs.' 		Tax 1DCA/2 May 8, 2018
La Mirada Ave. v. City of Los Angeles
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1021.5 does not require successful party to rest entire dispute once and for all; thus, party may obtain fees even if lawsuit that relates to challenged lawsuit is pending. 		Civil Procedure 2DCA/2 May 7, 2018
Davis v. County of Fresno
Attachments that are part of report that must be disclosed under PROBA must also be disclosed where attachments further statute’s purpose. 		statutory_interpretation 5DCA May 7, 2018
People v. Douglas
Under 'per se' approach, where prosecutor uses preemptory challenge for both permissible and impermissible reasons, 'taint' of impermissible reason requires reversal for new trial. 		Constitutional Law 3DCA May 7, 2018
Hernandez v. Rancho Santiago Community College Dist.
Long-time employee terminated by a school district while she was on an approved medical leave to heal from a work-related injury, was effectively denied reasonable accommodation for her known physical disability, a violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. 		statutory_interpretation 4DCA/3 May 7, 2018
Williams v. Moulton Niguel Water Dist.
Water Districts not liable under nuisance theory for chemical causing pinhole pipe leaks where chemical's inclusion was permitted by state health agency. 		Civil Procedure 4DCA/3 May 7, 2018
County Lines Holdings, LLC v. McClanahan
One-year statutory time limit regarding 'causes of action' does not bar later enforcement of a judgment lien after a debtor has died. 		Civil Procedure 2DCA/6 May 4, 2018
People v. Billingsley
Though court noted it would likely not have stayed mandatory firearm enhancement even if it had discretion to do so, remand necessary for reconsideration after statutory amendments grant such discretion. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/7 May 4, 2018
In re Juan R.
Probation condition, which allows for warrantless electronic searches, is valid where condition reasonably relates to minor’s compliance with other probation conditions and deters minor from planning future crimes. 		Juveniles 1DCA/5 May 4, 2018
Nielsen Contracting Inc. v. Applied Underwriters Inc.
Arbitration and delegation provisions are unenforceable where they were made in violation of regulatory statute and no exception justifying violation applies. 		Contracts 4DCA/1 May 4, 2018
Sali v. Corona Regional Medical Center
District court errs by striking declaration in preliminary stage of a class action, because it may not decline to consider evidence based only on whether or not it would be admissible at trial. 		Labor Law 9th May 4, 2018
Modification: Garcia v. Mercedes-Benz USA
Trial court does not err in denying fees award to malfunctioning car buyer as prevailing party, as confidential settlement made it uncertain if plaintiff achieved litigation goal. 		Civil Procedure 2DCA/2 May 4, 2018
In re D.L.
Finding of risk of future harm reversed in part where court fails to show that risk was present at time of jurisdictional hearing. 		Juveniles 2DCA/1 May 4, 2018
People v. Brady
Self-defense requires defendant have subjectively-held objectively reasonable belief that bodily injury was imminent, and 'reasonable' standard is not particularized to specific defendant's personal traits, disabilities or mental disorders. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/1 May 3, 2018
Hansen v. Sandridge Partners
Easement grant improper where encroacher was negligent as to disputed land issue. 		Real Property 5DCA May 3, 2018
In re Aaron J.
Juvenile court properly deems minor ward of court where court is presented with evidence sufficient to make determination under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1. 		Juveniles 1DCA/4 May 3, 2018
Daniels Sharpsmart v. Smith
Dormant Commerce Clause prohibits state agency from reaching beyond the borders of California to enforce its regulations 		Constitutional Law 9th May 3, 2018
Cachil Dehe Band v. Zinke
Indian Reorganization Act gives Department of Interior authority to take land into trust for tribe’s benefit where ‘tribe’ refers to ‘Indians residing on one reservation.’ 		Native American Affairs 9th May 3, 2018
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