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People v. Morgan

2026-02-26

In People v. Morgan, the California Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of a defendant's statements made during a police interrogation. The defendant, Morgan, was questioned by police regarding ...

Fuentes v. Empire Nissan

2026-02-02

This case involves a former employee, Fuentes, who sued Empire Nissan, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Fuentes claimed that Empire Nissan fired him because he was diagnosed with a se...

Sellers v. Super. Ct.

2026-01-29

This case involves a dispute over the admissibility of evidence obtained through a search warrant. The defendant, Sellers, was charged with multiple felonies, including possession of a controlled subs...

L.A. Police Protective League v. City of L.A.

2026-01-22

This case involves a dispute between the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), a union representing police officers, and the City of Los Angeles. The LAPPL sued the City, alleging that the Cit...

City of Gilroy v. Superior Court

2026-01-15

This case involves a dispute over whether the City of Gilroy could be sued for alleged discrimination by a former employee, Maria Rodriguez. Rodriguez claimed she was fired because she is Hispanic and...

People v. Kopp

2025-12-29

The California Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of evidence obtained through a "digital forensic examination" of a defendant's electronic devices, specifically focusing on the scope of the se...

City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn.

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute over whether the City of San Jose could require its employees to pay a portion of their pension costs. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued that this requirement...

People v. Shaw

2025-12-15

This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Shaw, was properly convicted of a crime. The court reviewed the evidence presented at trial and the legal arguments made by both sides. Ultimat...

Morgan v. Ygrene Energy Fund, Inc.

2025-12-04

This case involves a former employee, Ms. Morgan, who sued her former employer, Ygrene Energy Fund, Inc., alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Ms. Morgan claimed that her termination was ...

In re S.R.

2025-12-01

This case involves a dispute over whether a child, referred to as S.R., was subjected to unlawful discrimination based on their gender identity. The court had to determine if the school district's act...

Taking Offense v. State of California

2025-11-26

This case involves a dispute over whether the State of California unlawfully discriminated against a company called "Taking Offense" by denying them a contract. Taking Offense argued that the state's ...

L.A. Police Protective League v. City of L.A.

2025-11-10

This case involves a dispute between the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), a union representing police officers, and the City of Los Angeles. The LAPPL sued the City, alleging that the Cit...

Taking Offense v. State of Cal.

2025-11-06

This case involves a dispute between a company, 'Taking Offense,' and the State of California. The specifics of the dispute are not detailed in the provided text, but it appears to be a legal challeng...

People v. Guevara

2025-10-09

This case involves a defendant, Guevara, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Guevara shot at a ...

Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com.

2025-09-04

This case involves a dispute over whether the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) properly approved a settlement agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Center for Biological D...

People v. Cardenas

2025-09-04

This case involves a defendant, Cardenas, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Cardenas shot at ...

Olympic and Ga. Partners, LLC v. County of L.A.

2025-08-28

This case involves a dispute over a lease agreement between Olympic and Ga. Partners, LLC (the tenant) and the County of Los Angeles (the landlord). The tenant claimed that the County breached the lea...

People v. Aguirre

2025-08-28

In this case, the California Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of evidence obtained through a search warrant that was later found to be based on insufficient probable cause. The court consider...

People v. Fletcher

2025-08-25

In this case, the California Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant could be convicted of murder if they were intoxicated to the point of being unable to form the specific intent to kill. The Cou...

Iloff v. LaPaille

2025-08-21

This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Iloff, and their former employer, LaPaille. Iloff sued LaPaille, alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract. The core of the dispute s...