California Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Boundaries Between Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation Actions Introduction In the landmark case EVAN WEISS et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. THE...
Affirmation of Warrantless Probation Searches and Evidence Admissibility in Capital Cases: People v. Eduardo David Vargas Introduction In the case of The People v. Eduardo David Vargas, decided by...
Equitable Tolling in Administrative Mandates: Saint Francis Memorial Hospital v. State Department of Public Health Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in Saint Francis Memorial...
Ward v. United Airlines: Cal. Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Labor Code §226 to Base-Operated Interstate Workers Introduction In Ward v. United Airlines, Inc., the Supreme Court of California...
California Wage Law Applicability to Out-of-State Flight Attendants: Oman v. Delta Air Lines Introduction Oman v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (9 Cal.5th 762) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
California Supreme Court Affirms District Attorneys' Authority to Enforce Unfair Competition Law Beyond County Borders Introduction The case of Abbott Laboratories et al. v. Superior Court of Orange...
Refining 'Reckless Indifference to Human Life' in Special Circumstances: Analysis of In re Willie Scoggins Introduction In re Willie Scoggins on Habeas Corpus (9 Cal.5th 667) is a landmark decision...
Retroactive Application of Senate Bill 1393 to Plea Agreements: People v. Stamps Sets New Precedent Introduction People v. William Stamps is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California,...
Retroactive Application of Mental Health Diversion Statutes: People v. Frahs Establishes New Precedent Introduction In People v. Frahs (9 Cal.5th 618, 2020), the Supreme Court of California addressed...
People v. Miles: Upholding Batson Standards and Deference in Racial Juror Selection Introduction People v. Johnny Duane Miles is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on...
Enhanced Standards for Pretrial Detention Under California Constitution Introduction In re Christopher Lee White on Habeas Corpus (9 Cal.5th 455) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Limits on Prosecutorial Vouching for Witness Credibility: An Analysis of People v. Rodriguez Introduction The criminal trial process hinges significantly on the credibility of witnesses and the...
Affirmation of Triple First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in The People v. Flores III: A Comprehensive Commentary on Procedural and Evidentiary Upholding of Capital Punishment...
Supreme Court of California Establishes Equitable Nature of UCL and FAL Actions, Eliminating Right to Jury Trial Introduction In the landmark case of Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc., et al....
Clarifying Penal Code section 459.5(b): Insights from People v. Lopez Introduction The case of People v. Lopez, decided by the Supreme Court of California on April 30, 2020, addresses significant...
Vertical Exhaustion Rule in Excess Insurance: MONTROSE CHEMICAL CORP. v. SUPERIOR COURT Introduction Montrose Chemical Corporation of California v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County is a landmark...
Waiver of Formal Service of Process in Arbitration Agreements Preempts the Hague Service Convention in California Introduction In the landmark case of Rockefeller Technology Investments (Asia) VII v....
Affirmation of Admissibility of Jailhouse Confessions and Handling of Special Circumstances in The People v. Fayed 1. Introduction In The People v. James Michael Fayed (9 Cal.5th 147, 2020), the...
Application of Proposition 47 to Vehicle-Taking Offenses: People v. Bullard Supreme Court of California, 2020 Introduction People v. Bullard is a seminal case in California jurisprudence that...
Preservation of PAGA Standing Post-Settlement: Analysis of Justin Kim v. Reins International California, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of California, in Justin Kim v. Reins International...