Directory Nature of Extension Petition Time Limits Confirmed in People v. Lara (48 Cal.4th 216) Introduction People v. Lara is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses...
Comprehensive Commentary on People v. Mills: Affirmation of Death Penalty Conviction Introduction Case Overview: In People v. Jeffery Jon Mills (48 Cal.4th 158, 2010), the Supreme Court of California...
Affirmation of Counsel-Mediated Waiver in LPS Conservatorship Proceedings Introduction The case of Conser v. torship of the Person of JOHN L. (48 Cal.4th 131) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Oklahoma’s Statute of Repose Prevails Over California Choice-of-Law in Asbestos Exposure Litigation Introduction In the landmark case Terry McCann et al. v. Foster Wheeler LLC, decided by the Supreme...
California Supreme Court Limits Labor Code Section 233 to Accrual-Based Sick Leave Policies Introduction In Kimberly McCarther et al. v. PacificTelesis Group et al. (48 Cal.4th 104, 2010), the...
30-Day Statute of Limitations Triggered by Notice of Determination under CEQA Introduction The Supreme Court of California, through the landmark decision in Committee for Green Foothills v. Santa...
Change in Ownership under Proposition 13: Transfer Through Irrevocable Trust upon Settlor's Death Introduction Steinhart v. County of Los Angeles (47 Cal.4th 1298, 2010) is a landmark decision by the...
Clarifying 'Net Monetary Recovery' in Section 1032: Goodman v. Lozano Sets New Precedent Introduction Goodman v. Lozano is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses the...
Prospective Enforcement of Jessica's Law Residency Restrictions Upheld by California Supreme Court Introduction The landmark case In re E.J. on Habeas Corpus, In re S.P. on Habeas Corpus, In re J.S....
Permissibility of Suggestive Palma Notices in Appellate Writ Proceedings Introduction In BROWN, WINFIELD CANZONERI, INC. v. THE SUPERIOR COURTOF LOS ANGELES, Respondent; GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE...
People v. McKee: Equal Protection Challenges to Indefinite Commitment under Proposition 83 Introduction People v. Richard McKee (47 Cal.4th 1172, 2010) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Rejection of Special Rule for Minors in Miranda Waivers: People v. Lessie Introduction People v. Lessie, 47 Cal.4th 1152 (2010), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California, marks a pivotal shift...
Advancing DNA Profiles in Satisfying Warrant Particularity and Statute of Limitations: People v. Robinson Commentary Introduction People v. Paul Eugene Robinson is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Conflict of Interest Exceptions for Retirement Board Trustees: Comprehensive Analysis of Lexin v. Superior Court <Section id="introduction"> Introduction The case of CATHY LEXIN et al. v. THE...
California Supreme Court Rules Legislative Limits on Medical Marijuana as Invalid Amendments to Proposition 215 Introduction In the landmark case of The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Patrick...
Judicial Disqualification on Due Process Grounds: The Freeman Decision and Its Implications Introduction In the landmark case of THE PEOPLE v. MARILYN KAYE FREEMAN (47 Cal.4th 993, 2010), the Supreme...
Affirmation of Death Sentence and Juror Impartiality Standards in People v. Martinez Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Tommy Jesse Martinez, Defendant and Appellant. Court:...
Supreme Court of California Clarifies Interaction Between Code Civ. Proc. §1033(a) and FEHA's Attorney Fee Provision Introduction The case of Robert Chavez v. City of Los Angeles et al. (47 Cal.4th...
Affirmation of Competence Standards for Self-Representation in Capital Cases: People v. Taylor Introduction People v. Keith Desmond Taylor is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California,...
Restricting Supplemental Briefs in Indigent Parents' Appeals of Parental Rights Terminations Introduction In re PHOENIX H. et al., Persons Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. (47 Cal.4th 835) is a...