Reinforcement of 'Lying in Wait' Standards: People v. John Irvin Lewis II - Comprehensive Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of People v. John Irvin Lewis II, decided by the Supreme Court...
No Automatic Fiduciary Duty in Royalty-Based Agreements: City of Hope v. Genentech Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of City of Hope National Medical Center v. Genentech, Inc. (43 Cal.4th...
Supreme Court of California Establishes Standards for Consent in Searches: People v. Samuel Zamudio Introduction The case of People v. Samuel Zamudio (43 Cal.4th 327) represents a significant...
Mays v. City of Los Angeles: Interpretation of POBRA's Notification Requirements Introduction In the landmark case Jon Mays v. City of Los Angeles et al. (43 Cal.4th 313), the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Death Penalty: Evidentiary and Procedural Standards Upheld in People v. Valencia Introduction People v. Alfredo Valencia (43 Cal.4th 268) is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Robbery as a Continuing Offense: Insights from The People v. Gomez Introduction The People v. Alfonso Gomez (43 Cal.4th 249) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, delivered on...
Sophisticated User Defense Established in California Product Liability Law Introduction The Supreme Court of California, in the landmark case William Keith Johnson v. American Standard, Inc. (43...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in Multiple First-Degree Murders: People v. Rundle Introduction People v. David Allen Rundle is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on April 3,...
Enhancing the Sixth Amendment: Implications of People v. French on Jury Rights in Sentencing 1. Introduction People v. Wesley David French (43 Cal.4th 36, 2008) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in People v. Wilson: Insights into Jury Selection and Instruction Protocols Introduction People v. Wilson (43 Cal.4th 1) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Non-Employer Individuals Not Personally Liable for Retaliation Under California FEHA: Insights from Scott Jones v. The Lodge at Torrey Pines Partnership Introduction The case of Scott Jones v. The...
California Supreme Court Limits on Awarding Expert Witness Fees under CCP §1021.5 Introduction In the landmark case of Carl Olson et al. v. Automobile Club of Southern California (42 Cal.4th 1142,...
Establishing Liability of Public Entities Under California's Government Claims Act: Insights from Metcalf v. County of San Joaquin Introduction The case of Thomas Metcalf, a Minor, etc., Plaintiff...
Affirmation of Continuous Stock Ownership Requirement in Shareholders' Derivative Actions: Grosset v. Wenaas et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Grosset v. Eric P. Wenaas et al., and...
Private Enforcement of State Food Labeling Laws Not Preempted by FDCA: California Supreme Court's Decision in Farm Raised Salmon Cases Introduction The Farm Raised Salmon Cases (42 Cal.4th 1077),...
Affirmation of Death Sentence: Death Qualification and Procedural Adherence in People v. Brasure Introduction The case of The People v. Spencer Rawlins Brasure (42 Cal.4th 1037) presents a...
Reinforcing Standards for Aggravating Evidence and Jury Selection in Death Penalty Sentencing: People v. Howard Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Alphonso Howard (42 Cal.4th 1000), the...
Reaffirming Standards on Prosecutorial Conduct and Counsel's Effective Assistance in People v. Lopez Introduction People v. Fernando Lopez is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California,...
RagingWire Telecommunications v. Gary Ross: Affirming Employer Discretion in Drug Policy Enforcement Introduction The case of Gary Ross v. RagingWire Telecommunications, Inc. (42 Cal.4th 920, 2008)...
Harmless Error Standard Applied to Guardian ad Litem Appointment in Dependency Proceedings: In re James F. Introduction In In re James F., the Supreme Court of California addressed a pivotal issue in...