Affirmation of Capital Conviction in People v. Pride: Juror Selection and Evidentiary Considerations Introduction People v. Pride is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on...
Central Pathology Service v. Superior Court: Clarifying the Scope of Punitive Damages in Medical Negligence Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Central Pathology Service Medical Clinic, Inc....
Moncharsh v. Heily Blase: Solidifying the Finality of Arbitration Awards and Limiting Judicial Review Introduction In Moncharsh v. Heily Blase et al., 3 Cal.4th 1 (1992), the Supreme Court of...
Clarifying Insurance Coverage Limits: Unfair Business Practices Act Excluded from Advertising Injury Under CGL Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Bank of the West v. Superior Court of...
Clarifying the Limits of Self-Representation: PEOPLE v. CLARK and the Termination of Faretta Rights Introduction The case of The PEOPLE v. DOUGLAS Daniel Clark (3 Cal.4th 41), adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of Accomplice Testimony Admissibility and Jury Instruction Standards in People v. DeSantis (1992) Introduction People v. DeSantis is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Robbery-Murder Conviction and Death Sentence: Upholding Standards in Competency, Evidence, and Sentencing Procedures Introduction In the case of THE PEOPLE v. RONALD AVERY McPETERS (2...
Reaffirmation of Premeditation and Deliberation Standards in The People v. Perez Introduction The People v. Arthur Richard Perez, 2 Cal.4th 1117 (1992), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Recognizing Direct Victim Status for Mothers in Medical Malpractice: Julia Burgess v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County Introduction The landmark case of Julia Burgess v. The Superior Court of Los...
California Supreme Court Establishes Restriction on Unlicensed Use of "Accountant" Terminology Introduction In the landmark case of Bonnie Moore et al. v. California State Board of Accountancy (2...
Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital District: Scope of Government Code Section 815.6 in Prevailing Wage Enforcement Introduction The case of Lloyd W. Aubry, Jr., as Labor Commissioner, etc., v. Tri-City...
Impact of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Plea Bargaining Decisions: Analysis of In re John P. Alvernaz Introduction In re John P. Alvernaz on Habeas Corpus, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in Fauber: Reinforcing Standards on Pretrial Publicity, Witness Credibility, and Penalty Phase Procedures Introduction The case of The People v. Curtis Lynn Fauber (2...
People v. Raley: Affirmation of Torture Murder Convictions and Reversal of Attempted Oral Copulation Charge Introduction People v. Raley, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on June 18,...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction and Procedural Standards in People v. Livaditis Introduction People v. Steven Livaditis (2 Cal.4th 759) is a seminal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court...
Exclusive Remedy Provisions of Workers' Compensation Act Preempt Emotional Distress Claims: Apostol Livitsanos v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County Introduction Apostol Livitsanos, an employee of...
Kenneth Clair v. The People: Affirmation of Death Sentence under California's Death Penalty Law Introduction The case of The People v. Kenneth Clair, reported in 2 Cal.4th 629 by the Supreme Court of...
No Corroboration Required: California's Landmark Rape Case Jurisprudence A Comprehensive Legal Commentary on The People v. Johnnie Vincent Gammage et al., 2 Cal.4th 693 (1992) Introduction The People...
Laird v. Blacker: Defining the Commencement of the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Introduction Laird v. Blacker, 2 Cal.4th 606 (1992), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Retirement Contributions Subject to Constitutional Spending Limits: Insights from SAN FRANCISCO TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION v. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Introduction SAN FRANCISCO TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION v. BOARD...