Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act: Upholding Equal Protection and Separation of Powers Introduction The case of Peter Alan Kasler et al. v. Bill Lockyer as Attorney General et al. (23 Cal.4th...
LINDER v. THRIFTY OIL CO.: Reinforcing the Procedural Integrity of Class Certification Introduction LINDER v. THRIFTY OIL CO. (23 Cal.4th 429, 2000) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Insurer's Rejection of Comparative Bad Faith Defense in Bad Faith Actions: Analysis of Kransco v. American Empire Surplus Lines Insurance Company Introduction Parties Involved: Kransco: Plaintiff and...
California Supreme Court Establishes Resentencing Protections Against Increased Restitution Fines Introduction The case of The People v. Melvin Eugene Hanson (23 Cal.4th 355) marks a significant...
Limited Monetary Remedies under Promissory Estoppel in Public Bidding: Kajima v. MTA Introduction The landmark case of Kajima/Ray Wilson, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan...
Unlawful Concealed Carry of Dirk or Dagger: Specific Intent Not Required Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Ernesto Arnoldo Rubalcava, decided by the Supreme Court of California on...
The People v. Ronaldo Medrano Ayala: Upholding Courtroom Security and Evidentiary Standards Introduction The People v. Ronaldo Medrano Ayala is a significant judgment delivered by the Supreme Court...
Recognition of Unpaid Wages as Restitution under California's Unfair Competition Law Introduction The case Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Company (23 Cal.4th 163, 2000) marks a...
Requiring Prejudice for Vacating Pleas under Penal Code Section 1016.5 Introduction The People v. Zamudio is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, adjudicated on June 5, 2000. This...
Disgorgement into Fluid Recovery Funds Not Permitted in Representative UCL Actions Introduction In the seminal case of Vickey Kraus et al. v. Trinity Management Services Inc., the Supreme Court of...
Voluntary Manslaughter in Unintentional Self-Defense: People v. Blakeley Introduction People v. George John Blakeley (23 Cal.4th 82) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Lasko Jr. v. The People: Redefining Intent in Voluntary Manslaughter Introduction Lasko Jr. v. The People (23 Cal.4th 101, 2000) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
California Supreme Court Establishes Parameters for Unilateral Termination of Employment Policies within Contracts Introduction In the landmark case of CRAIG ASMUS et al. v. PACIFIC BELL et al., the...
Admissibility of Hearsay Statements from Incompetent Minors in Dependency Proceedings: IN RE LUCERO L., 22 Cal.4th 1227 Introduction The case of IN RE LUCERO L., decided by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Capital Conviction in People v. Riel (22 Cal.4th 1153): A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of The People v. Charles Dell Riel, reported as 22 Cal.4th 1153, presents a...
Reversing Time-Barred Second Asbestos Claim: Hamilton v. Asbestos Corporation Introduction Hamilton v. Asbestos Corporation, Ltd. is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of California...
Affirmation of In-House Counsel’s Right to Recover Attorney Fees Under Civil Code §1717: PLCM Group v. Drexler Introduction The case of PLCM Group, Inc. v. Drexler (2000) adjudicated by the Supreme...
People v. Jenkins: Upholding Capital Murder Conviction and Procedural Safeguards in High-Stakes Trials Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Daniel Steven Jenkins (22 Cal.4th 900, 2000), the...
Recognition of Psychological Harm in Aggravated Kidnapping: People v. Nguyen Sets New Precedent Introduction People v. Nguyen (22 Cal.4th 872, 2000) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Terry Douglas Bemore v. The People: Establishing Precedent on Torture-Murder and Effective Representation in Capital Cases Introduction Terry Douglas Bemore v. The People (22 Cal.4th 809) is a...