Noerr-Pennington Doctrine Affirmed in Application of the Cartwright Act Introduction Blank v. Kirwan et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California in 1985 that explores the...
Exclusive Statutory Procedures in Nonjudicial Foreclosure: I.E. Associates v. Safeco Title Insurance Co. Analysis Introduction The case of I.E. Associates, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Safeco Title...
Relation-Back Doctrine and Section 581a: Establishing Service Timelines for Amended Complaints Introduction Cheryl Barrington v. A.H. Robins Company is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Expansion of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Liability: Ochoa v. Superior Court Introduction The case of Gloria Ochoa et al. v. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County (39 Cal.3d 159,...
Reversal of Convictions Under Amended Penal Code Section 593e: People v. Babylon et al. (39 Cal.3d 719) Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Babylon et al., the Supreme Court of California...
Estoppel and Fraud in Unlicensed Finder's Fee Agreements: Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc. Introduction The case of Michael L. Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc. (39 Cal.3d 18) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Establishing Equal Partnership in Drug Copurchase as a Defense Against Furnishing Charges: People v. Edwards Introduction Case Citation: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Dennis William...
Unconscionable NSF Charges: Perdue v. Crocker National Bank - A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Perdue v. Crocker National Bank, 38 Cal.3d 913 (1985), is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...
Strict Compliance Required for Granting New Trials: Insights from Sanchez-Corea v. Bank of America (1985) Introduction The case of Sanchez-Corea v. Bank of America (38 Cal.3d 892, 1985) presents a...
Prosecutorial Vindictiveness under Due Process: In re Jackie Lee Bower Introduction In re Jackie Lee Bower on Habeas Corpus (38 Cal.3d 865, 1985) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Memro v. The People: Landmark Ruling on Discovery Rights and Coerced Confessions Introduction Memro v. The People (38 Cal.3d 658, 1985) is a seminal California Supreme Court decision that...
Proper Instruction on Intent in Felony-Murder and Evidence Admissibility at Penalty Phase: People v. Boyd Introduction People v. Juan Anthony Boyd is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Strict Enforcement of Government Code Section 1090: Forfeiture as Remedy for Conflict of Interest in Public Contracts Introduction The case of Bruce Thomson et al. v. Hubert Call et al.; City of...
California Supreme Court Clarifies 'Good Faith' in Settlements: Tech-Bilt v. Woodward-Clyde Introduction The landmark decision in Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde Associates (38 Cal.3d 488)...
Clarifying Suicide Exclusion in Life Insurance: Burden of Proof and Policy Interpretation Introduction Alice M. Searle v. Allstate Life Insurance Company (38 Cal.3d 425, 1985) is a landmark case...
Binding Arbitration Requires Client Consent: Insights from Blanton v. Womancare Introduction Harriette Blanton v. Womancare, Inc., 38 Cal.3d 396 (1985), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Administrative Overreach: DDS Spending Priorities Void under the Lanterman Act Introduction The case of Association for Retarded Citizens — California et al. v. Department of Developmental Services...
Single Instance Accountability in Felony Drunk Driving: Wilkoff v. Superior Court of Orange County Introduction Wilkoff v. Superior Court of Orange County is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...
Expansion of Privacy Protections: Broad Interpretation of Penal Code §631(a) Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case Richard M. Ribas v. Joan Clark (38 Cal.3d 355), the Supreme Court of California...
Substantial Compliance Doctrine Affirmed in Asdourian v. Araj: Implications for Contractor Licensing and Contract Enforcement Introduction Krikor Asdourian, a licensed contractor operating under the...