Limitations on Punitive Damages Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act DYNA-MED, Inc. v. Fair Employment and Housing Commission (43 Cal.3d 1379) Court: Supreme Court of California Date:...
Retained Jurisdiction to Award Attorney Fees under CCP §1021.5 Despite Dismissal under §583(b): Maria P. v. Wilson Riles Introduction In the landmark case of Maria P., et al. v. Wilson Riles, et al.,...
California Supreme Court Upholds Sobriety Checkpoints: A New Administrative Search Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of WILLIAM INGERSOLL et al. v. ALFRED PALMER (43 Cal.3d 1321, 1987), the...
Private Insurance Decisions Separate from State Action: Analyzing King v. Meese Introduction In the landmark case of M.L. King et al. v. George Meese et al., the Supreme Court of California...
Enhancing Jury Discretion in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Gates (1987) Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Gates, decided on October 15, 1987, the Supreme Court of California...
Intent to Kill Not Required for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances in PEOPLE v. ANDERSON Introduction People v. James Phillip Anderson is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of California...
Interpreting 'Convicted' in Section 1732.5: The People v. Woodhead Establishes Current Conviction Limitation for Youth Authority Commitment Introduction The People v. Michael Woodhead (43 Cal.3d...
Sliding Scale Recovery Agreements Must Align with Proportional Liability to be Considered Good Faith Settlements Introduction The case of Abbott Ford, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County...
Ensuring Due Process in Manslaughter Charges: Supreme Court Upholds Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction in People v. Thomas Introduction People v. Paul E. Thomas (43 Cal.3d 818) is a significant...
Limits on Discovery in Sexual Harassment Cases: Vinson v. Superior Court of Alameda County Introduction Katherine Vinson v. The Superior Court of Alameda County, Peralta Community College District et...
The People v. David L. Ghent, Jr.: Affirmation of Death Penalty under 1977 California Law Introduction The People v. David L. Ghent, Jr. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...
Reaffirming the Necessity of Specific Intent in Attempted Murder Charges Introduction THE PEOPLE v. CHARLES JOSEPH LEE (43 Cal.3d 666, 1987) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...
Broad Waiver of Fourth Amendment Rights in Probation Conditions: Analysis of People v. Bravo (43 Cal.3d 600) Introduction People v. Robert Terry Bravo is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Juror Re-convening Rules in Sanity Hearings for Capital Sentencing: THE PEOPLE v. HENDRICKS Introduction THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. EDGAR M. HENDRICKS, Defendant and Appellant (43...
Speculative Nature of Loss Precludes Tort Claims in Horse Racing: Youst v. Longo (43 Cal.3d 64) Introduction In Harlan Youst v. Gerald Longo (43 Cal.3d 64), the Supreme Court of California addressed...
Ensuring Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ledesma v. The People Introduction The landmark case of Ledesma v. The People (43 Cal.3d 171, 1987) addresses...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: People v. Dale Michael Bloyd Introduction People v. Dale Michael Bloyd is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California in 1987 that...
Exclusive Remedy Doctrine Reinforced: Cole v. Fair Oaks Fire Protection District Introduction Leonard Cole et al. v. Fair Oaks Fire Protection District et al., 43 Cal.3d 148 (1987), is a pivotal case...
Affirming Death Penalty: Special Circumstances and Fair Plea Agreements in The People v. Clarence Ray Allen Introduction The case of The People v. Clarence Ray Allen (42 Cal.3d 1222) scrutinizes the...
Privilege of Judicial Statements in Abuse of Process: Oren Royal Oaks Venture v. Greenberg et al. Introduction The case of Oren Royal Oaks Venture, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Greenberg, Bernhard,...