Enhanced Duty of Care for Bar Proprietors: Delgado v. Trax Bar Grill Introduction Delgado v. Trax Bar Grill (36 Cal.4th 224, 2005) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Admissibility of Financial Motive Evidence in Capital Cases: The People v. Mary Ellen Samuels Introduction The People v. Mary Ellen Samuels (36 Cal.4th 96), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Unconscionability of Classwide Arbitration Waivers in Consumer Contracts: Discover Bank v. Superior Court of Los Angeles Introduction Discover Bank, Petitioner, v. Superior Court of Los Angeles,...
Affirmation of California's Determinate Sentencing Law in Light of Apprendi, Blakely, and Booker Introduction The case of The People v. Kevin Michael Black (35 Cal.4th 1238) addresses pivotal issues...
Interpretation of Accomplice Liability and Intent in Methamphetamine Precursor Possession: People v. Perez Introduction People v. Perez (35 Cal.4th 1219), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Limits on Punitive Damages under Federal Due Process: Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Company, Inc. Introduction The landmark case of Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Company, Inc. (35 Cal.4th 1159)...
Establishing Amusement Park Ride Operators as Common Carriers under California Civil Code §§2100 and 2101 Introduction The Supreme Court of California, in the landmark case Johana Gomez v. The...
Application of Civil Code §1954.535 Extends 90-Day Notice Requirement to Section 8 Tenants in All California Jurisdictions Introduction The case WASATCH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Plaintiff and Respondent,...
Limiting Repetitive Summary Judgment Motions: California Supreme Court Upholds CCP §§437c(f)(2) and 1008 Introduction The case of Philip Le Francois et al. v. Prabhu Goel et al. (35 Cal.4th 1094,...
Six-Month Limitations Period for MMBA Unfair Practice Charges Established in Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District v. California Public Employment Relations Board Introduction The...
Establishing Specific Personal Jurisdiction Through Extensive Targeted Advertising and Online Activities: Snowney v. Harrah's Entertainment Introduction In the landmark case of Frank Snowney et al....
No Brady Violation Found in Suppression of Nonmaterial Impeachment Evidence in Jose Salazar Case Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Jose A. Salazar (2005) 35 Cal.4th 1031, the Supreme...
Revisiting 'Plausible' in Pitchess Discovery: Warrick v. Superior Court Introduction Warrick v. Superior Court is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that redefines the standards...
Imperfect Defense of Others: California Supreme Court Precedent in People v. Randle Introduction People v. Daryl Randle (35 Cal.4th 987) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Clarifying Intent in Felony-Murder Aider and Abettor Cases: People v. Dickey Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Dickey (35 Cal.4th 884, 2005), the Supreme Court of California addressed...
Clarification of Dual Conviction Principles in People v. Ozuna Garza Introduction People v. Ozuna Garza is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, adjudicated on May 19, 2005. The...
Reeves v. Department of Corrections: Clarifying Worktime Credit Limits for Concurrent Sentences Involving Violent Offenses Introduction Reeves v. Department of Corrections is a landmark decision by...
Enhanced Application of the Discovery Rule in Products Liability: Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Introduction Brandi R. Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...
Enforcement of Weather Conditions Exclusions and the Efficient Proximate Cause Doctrine: Julian v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company Introduction Julian v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance...
Reaffirming Trial Court Discretion in Continuances and Defense Counsel Conflicts: People v. Roldan (35 Cal.4th 646) Introduction In People v. Roldan (35 Cal.4th 646, 2005), the Supreme Court of...