Limitation on Emotional Distress Damages in Contractual Breach: Erlich v. Menezes Introduction The Supreme Court of California, in Erlich v. Menezes (21 Cal.4th 543, 1999), addressed a pivotal issue...
People v. Sherman Allen: Reaffirming the Motion to Strike Prior Convictions on Boykin-Tahl Grounds in California Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Sherman Allen (1999), the Supreme Court...
Judicial Determination of Serious Felony Under the Three Strikes Law Introduction People v. Lesterekelii, 21 Cal.4th 452 (1999), is a seminal case in California jurisprudence that addresses the...
Supreme Court of California Abandons the Alexander Rule: Reshaping Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Introduction In the landmark case Sierra Club et al. v. San Joaquin Local Agency Formation...
Community Caretaking Exception to the Fourth Amendment: Analysis of People v. Ray Introduction People v. Andre Lamont Ray (21 Cal.4th 464) is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of California...
Affirmation of Project Stabilization Agreements under Competitive Bidding Laws: Insights from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. v. San Francisco Airports Commission (21 Cal.4th 352)...
Norgart v. Pharmacia Upjohn: Statute of Limitations and the Discovery Rule in Wrongful Death Claims Introduction Norgart v. Pharmacia Upjohn, 21 Cal.4th 383 (1999), is a seminal case in California...
California Supreme Court Affirms Non-Forfeiture of Statute of Limitations in Criminal Cases Introduction In the landmark case The People v. James Thomas Williams (21 Cal.4th 335, 1999), the Supreme...
Interest Not Considered Part of Tax Prepayment Requirement in Refund Claims - Agnew v. State Board of Equalization Introduction Dan J. Agnew v. California State Board of Equalization, 21 Cal.4th 310...
Recovery of Noneconomic Damages in Wrongful Death Actions Under Civil Code Section 3333.4 Introduction In the landmark case of Benjamin R. Horwich v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, decided...
Judicial Deference to Community Association Boards: Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Introduction Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Insurers Excluded from Direct Victim Status in Mandatory Restitution under California Law Introduction The People v. Terry Eugene Birkett (21 Cal.4th 226) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
California Supreme Court Upholds Injunction Against Racial Epithets in Workplace: Insights from Aguilar v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Oscar Aguilar et al. v....
Doubling of Statutory Minimum Terms under the Three Strikes Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of The People v. Walter Jefferson et al. Introduction The People v. Walter Jefferson et al. (21 Cal.4th 86,...
Uninsured Motorists and Products Liability: Clarifying the Scope of California's Proposition 213 Introduction In the landmark case of Benjamin Hodges, a Minor, etc., v. The Superior Court of Santa...
Clarifying the Three Strikes Law: Juvenile Adjudications and Wardship Requirements Introduction The People v. Edwin Gilmore Garcia (21 Cal.4th 1, 1999) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Refining Causation Pleading Standards in Multi-Defendant Products Liability: Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co. Introduction Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co., Inc., et al. (21 Cal.4th 71, 1999) is a...
Limitation of Tort Remedies in Construction Performance Bonds: Insights from Cates Construction v. Talbot Partners Introduction The Supreme Court of California, in the landmark case of CATES...
Vicarious Disqualification Applies to 'Of Counsel' Attorneys in Conflicting Representations Introduction In the landmark case THE PEOPLE ex rel. DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS, Plaintiff, v. SPEEDEE...
NBC Subsidiary v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County: Reinforcing Open Court Principles in Civil Proceedings Introduction NBC Subsidiary (KNBC-TV), Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles...