Unconscionability of Arbitration Appeal Provisions in Employment Contracts: Little v. Auto Stiegler Introduction Little v. Auto Stiegler, Inc. (29 Cal.4th 1064, 2003) is a significant judgment by the...
Limiting Use of Pitchess Information to Specific Proceedings: Alford v. Superior Court Establishes Interpretation of Evidence Code §1045(e) Introduction In the landmark case of Maurice Alford et al....
FEHA Defines Physical Disability Based on 'Limits' Rather Than 'Substantial Limits': COLMENARES v. BRAEMAR COUNTRY CLUB Introduction Francisco COLMENARES v. BRAEMAR COUNTRY CLUB, Inc. is a landmark...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Offenses: Insights from PEOPLE v. RELIFORD Introduction PEOPLE v. RELIFORD, 29 Cal.4th 1007 (2003), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California, addresses the...
Clarifying "Likely" in California's Sexually Violent Predators Act: Insights from PEOPLE v. ROBERGE Introduction People v. Joseph Albert Roberge is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
De Novo Review Standard for Factual Innocence: Insights from People v. Jeanie Adair Introduction People v. Jeanie Louise Adair (29 Cal.4th 895, 2003) is a pivotal case in California jurisprudence...
Interpretation of Education Code §44916: Timely Notification of Employment Status for Certificated Employees Introduction The case of Alta Kavanaugh v. West Sonoma County Union High School District...
Burgener v. People: Reinforcing Standards for Penalty Retrials and Jury Selection Introduction In People v. Michael Ray Burgener, 29 Cal.4th 833 (2003), the Supreme Court of California addressed...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Habeas Corpus: In re James Robert Scott Introduction In the landmark case of In re James Robert Scott on Habeas Corpus (29 Cal.4th 783, 2003), the Supreme...
Judicial Review of Gubernatorial Parole Decisions: In re Robert Rosenkrantz Introduction In re Robert Rosenkrantz, on Habeas Corpus (29 Cal.4th 616, 2002) addresses critical questions surrounding the...
The Quantum of Force in Kidnapping of Unresisting Infants: IN RE MICHELE D. Commentary Introduction The case of IN RE MICHELE D. (2002) 29 Cal.4th 600 marks a significant precedent in California law...
Enhancement of Sentencing Under Section 12022.1 for Failure to Appear Confirmed Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Daniel Walker, 29 Cal.4th 577 (2002), the Supreme Court of...
The People v. Clifford Stanley Bolden: Establishing the Standards for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances Introduction The People v. Clifford Stanley Bolden is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Strict Product Liability Extended to Component Manufacturers in Mass-Produced Homes: Analysis of Filipina JIMENEZ v. SUPERIOR COURT of San Diego County Introduction Filipina Jimenez et al. v. The...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in People v. Boyette: Standards for Voluntary Confessions and Peremptory Challenges Introduction People v. Maurice Boyette, 29 Cal.4th 381 (2002), is a significant...
Success in Appeals Determines Fee-Shifting: SMITH v. RAE-VENTER LAW GROUP Introduction The landmark decision in SMITH v. RAE-VENTER LAW GROUP (29 Cal.4th 345, 2002) by the Supreme Court of California...
Katzberg v. Regents of University of California: Limiting Damages for Constitutional Violations in California Law Introduction Katzberg v. Regents of University of California is a landmark decision...
Revisiting Probable Cause Standards under the Sexually Violent Predators Act: Insights from Cooley v. Superior Court Introduction Cooley v. Superior Court is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
Passive Internet Activity Insufficient for Personal Jurisdiction: PAVLOVICH v. SUPERIOR COURT Introduction The case of Matthew Pavlovich v. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County addresses the...
Extending Appellate Counsel Rights in Termination of Parental Rights: In Re J. W. Case Analysis Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in In Re J. W., a Minor, Walter W., Petitioner...