California Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in People v. Parker Upholding Admissibility of Sexualized Evidence and Competency Findings Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Calvin Lamont...
Equal Protection Upholds Right Against Compelled Testimony for Traditional LPS Conservatees Introduction In the landmark case Conservatorship of Eric B. (12 Cal.5th 1085), the California Supreme...
Absence of Counsel in Juvenile Dependency Hearings: In re Christopher L. - Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction In re Christopher L., 12 Cal.5th 1063 (2022), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of Sixth Amendment Rights in PEOPLE v. BLOOM Introduction "The People v. Robert Maurice Bloom" (12 Cal.5th 1008) represents a significant judgment by the Supreme Court of California that...
Applying Alternate Penalties to Conspiracy Convictions: People v. Lopez Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Pedro Lopez (12 Cal.5th 957), the Supreme Court of...
Absence of Common Law Negligence Duty for Lenders in Loan Modification Processes: Sheen v. Wells Fargo Introduction Sheen v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (12 Cal.5th 905, 2022) is a pivotal case...
Supreme Court of California Upholds MICRA's Noneconomic Damages Cap for Physician Assistants within Supervisory Agency Relationships Introduction In Marisol Lopez v. Glenn Ledesma et al. (12 Cal.5th...
Affirmation of Jury Selection Practices and Courtroom Restraints in Capital Punishment Cases: People v. Holmes, McClain, and Newborn Introduction People v. Holmes, McClain, and Newborn (12 Cal.5th...
Clarifying the Burden-Shifting Framework in Whistleblower Retaliation Claims: Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Wallen Lawson, Plaintiff and Appellant,...
Imposing Lesser Firearm Enhancements: California Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in People v. Tirado Introduction In the case of The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Jose Guadalupe Tirado,...
Interpretation of Nondisparagement Clauses in Anti-SLAPP Context: Olson v. Doe Introduction In Olson v. Jane Doe, 12 Cal.5th 669 (2022), the Supreme Court of California addressed the applicability of...
Discretionary Recovery of Costs for Unused Trial Exhibits: Segal v. ASICS America Corp. Introduction Segal v. ASICS America Corp. (12 Cal.5th 651, 2022) addresses the contentious issue of whether a...
Miranda Violations and the Admissibility of Confessions: Analysis of People v. Johnson (12 Cal.5th 544) Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Michael Raymond Johnson, the Supreme Court of...
Early Parole Eligibility for Inmates Serving Violent Felonies Under Proposition 57 Introduction In the landmark decision of In re Mohammad Mohammad on Habeas Corpus, the Supreme Court of California...
Respondeat Superior Incorporated into California’s Fire Liability Statutes: Presbyterian Camp v. Superior Court 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc....
Exhaustion of Remedies Not Mandated for BID Assessment Claims under Proposition 218 Introduction In Hill RHF Housing Partners, L.P. et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al. (2021) 12 Cal.5th 458, the...
Affirmation of Denial of Late Self-Representation and Substitution of Counsel Claims in People v. Wright Introduction Case: The People v. William Lee Wright, Jr. Court: Supreme Court of California...
Reaffirming the Corpus Delicti Rule and Standards for Wiretap Admissibility in Capital Cases: People v. Gonzalez Introduction In the landmark case of The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Frank...
Reaffirmation of Death Penalty for Gang-Related Murder in People v. Navarro Introduction In the landmark case People v. Anthony Navarro, decided on October 28, 2021, the Supreme Court of California...
Clarifying Hirer Liability: Sandoval v. Qualcomm and the Evolution of the Privette Doctrine Introduction Sandoval v. Qualcomm Incorporated is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...