Defensive Claims under California's Talent Agencies Act Must Be Submitted to the Labor Commissioner: Analysis of Norton Styne v. Connie Stevens Introduction The legal landscape governing talent...
Recalculating Custody Credits on Sentencing Remand: Insights from People v. Joe Buckhalter Introduction In People v. Joe Buckhalter, 26 Cal.4th 20 (2001), the Supreme Court of California addressed a...
Enforcement of Plea Agreements and Sanctions for Non-Appearance: Insights from People v. Masloski Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Linda Jean Masloski, Defendant and...
Use of Vacated Out-of-State Convictions in SVPA Proceedings: The People v. Eddie Vasquez Introduction The People v. Eddie Vasquez (25 Cal.4th 1225) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Independent Contractors' Employees Barred from Negligent Hiring Actions Against Hirers: California Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case EVA CAMARGO et al. v....
People v. Martin: Limiting the Mijares Defense to Momentary Transitory Possession for Disposal Introduction In People v. Robert Louis Martin (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1180, the Supreme Court of California...
Exoneration by Postconviction Relief as a Prerequisite in Criminal Legal Malpractice Claims: Analysis of COSCIA v. McKENNA Cuneo Introduction The landmark case NICHOLAS F. COSCIA, Plaintiff and...
Jury Unanimity Requirements in Conspiracy Convictions: Insights from PEOPLE v. RUSSO Introduction People v. Susan Lee Russo is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of California on June 28,...
Enhanced Liability for Aiders and Abettors in Homicide Cases: People v. Lakey Introduction People v. Lakey is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, filed on June 25, 2001. The case...
Consolidating Multi-County Charges: Upholding Penal Code §784.7 in PRICE v. SUPERIOR COURT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY Introduction In the landmark case of Shawn Garfield Price v. The Superior Court of...
Forfeiture of Venue Objections in Felony Proceedings: Analysis of People v. Travis Simon, Jr. Introduction The case of People v. Travis Simon, Jr. (25 Cal.4th 1082, 2001) addresses a pivotal issue in...
Recognition of Acknowledged Paternity Under Probate Code §6452: Comprehensive Analysis of ESTATE OF GRISWOLD v. See Introduction The Estate of Denis H. Griswold, Deceased v. Francis V. See case (25...
Affirming Defendant's Right to a Substantive Hearing in Show Cause Proceedings Under the Sexually Violent Predators Act Introduction People v. Michael Thomas Cheek (25 Cal.4th 894) is a landmark...
Cunningham v. The People (2001): Establishing the "Intent to Kill" Precedent in Felony Murder Introduction In The People v. Cunningham (25 Cal.4th 926, 2001), the Supreme Court of California affirmed...
Ex Post Facto Compliance in Restricting Rehabilitation Certificates for Sex Offenders: People v. Ansell Introduction People v. Samuel Earl Ansell, Jr. (25 Cal.4th 868) is a landmark case decided by...
Clarifying Summary Judgment Standards in Antitrust Actions: Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Company Introduction In the groundbreaking case of Theresa Aguilar et al. v. Atlantic Richfield Company et...
Continuous Accrual of Statute of Limitations in Tax Challenge Cases Established by Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of La Habra Introduction Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association et al. v....
Establishing Causation in Premises Liability: California Supreme Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Landlords Introduction In the landmark case of Marianne SAELZLER v. ADVANCED GROUP 400 et al., the...
Actual Knowledge Required in Willful Failure to Register as Sex Offender: Insights from The PEOPLE v. GARCIA Introduction The People v. Jose Juan Garcia is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Supreme Court of California Establishes Finality in Appellate Proceedings: Griset II Commentary Introduction The case of Daniel Griset et al. v. Fair Political Practices Commission (25 Cal.4th 688)...