Limits on Defendant’s Right to be Present in Non-Critical Proceedings Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. CLIFTON PERRY, Defendant and Appellant (38 Cal.4th 302)...
Harassment Claims in Creative Workspaces: Limitations Under FEHA Introduction In the landmark case of Amaani Lyle v. Warner Brothers Television Productions et al. (38 Cal.4th 264, 2006), the Supreme...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in People v. Huggins: Implications for Competency and Procedural Due Process Introduction The case of The People v. Michael James Huggins (38 Cal.4th 175,...
Comprehensive Commentary on In re S.C.: Upholding Standards in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings 1. Introduction In re S.C. is a pivotal appellate decision from the Court of Appeal of California, Third...
Immunity of Public Entities in Supervised School Sports: Avila v. Citrus Community College District Introduction Jose Luis Avila v. Citrus Community College District is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Establishing Precedents in Double Jeopardy and Penal Proceedings: People v. Robert Jurado, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Robert Jurado, Jr., adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Transferred Intent Doctrine Upheld in Gang-Related Murder: The People v. Shabazz Introduction The case of The People v. Samuel Sharad Shabazz (38 Cal.4th 55, 2006) presents a significant ruling by...
Nondiscrimination Requirements in Public Subsidies: The California Supreme Court’s Decision in EUGENE EVANS et al. v. CITY OF BERKELEY et al. Introduction The case Eugene Evans et al. v. City of...
People v. Hofsheier: Equal Protection and Mandatory Lifetime Sex Offender Registration Introduction In People v. Vincent Peter Hofsheier, the Supreme Court of California addressed a significant equal...
Judicial Misconduct in Penalty Phase: People v. Sturm Introduction People v. Gregory Allen Sturm, 37 Cal.4th 1218 (2006), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses the...
In re Ralph International Thomas: Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction The case of In re Ralph International Thomas, on Habeas Corpus (37 Cal.4th...
Amici Curiae Exempt from Section 1021.5 Attorney Fee Liability: CONNERLY v. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Introduction The landmark case CONNERLY v. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD et al. (37 Cal.4th 1169, 2006)...
Affirmation of Death Penalty under Felony-Murder Rule Involving Attempted Rape: Analysis of People v. Guerra Introduction The case of The People v. Jose Francisco Guerra, decided by the Supreme Court...
Litigation Privilege Extends to Judgment Enforcement Activities in Abuse of Process Claims Terry Rusheen v. Barry E. Cohen et al., 37 Cal.4th 1048 (2006) Introduction In Terry Rusheen v. Barry E....
Reaffirming the Substantial Compliance Doctrine in Initiative Ballot Qualification: Costa v. Superior Court of Sacramento County Introduction The case of Edward J. Costa et al. v. The Superior Court...
Abatement of Criminal Liability in Unregistered Securities Sales: Salas v. The People Introduction Salas v. The People (37 Cal.4th 967, 2006) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...
Enhanced Rights of Noncustodial Parents in Move-Away Custody Cases: Insights from In re the Marriage of Nicole F. Brown and Anthony Yana Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Nicole F. Brown...
Affirming Concurrent Regulatory Authority: California Supreme Court on Timber Harvesting and Water Quality Oversight Introduction The Pacific Lumber Company et al. v. State Water Resources Control...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Hinton: Analysis of Jury Selection and Evidentiary Standards Introduction People v. Hinton, 37 Cal.4th 839 (2006), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation in People v. Jablonski: Upholding Evidentiary Standards, Competency Immunity, and Death Penalty Administration Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Phillip Carl Jablonski (37...