CA Pub. Decisions

In action alleging that persons unknown caused wrongful publication of plaintiff's secret plans on the Internet, trial court's denial of protective orders sought by publishers of news Web sites where information appeared and e-mail provider for site after they had been subpoenaed was error because (1) the subpoena to the e-mail service provider cannot be enforced consistent with the plain terms of the federal Stored Communications Act; (2) any subpoenas seeking unpublished information from publishers would be unenforceable through contempt proceedings in light of the California reporter's shield; and (3) discovery of publishers' sources is also barred by the conditional constitutional privilege against compulsory disclosure of confidential sources.

A decision regarding that there was sufficient evidence that defendant intended to commit the robbery in association with other gang members.

A decision regarding the appeal of a summary judgment in a legal malpractice action based on the statute of limitations, Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6.

A decision regarding $3.7 million dollar default judgment for slander, libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress growing out of a failed joint business venture.

A decision regarding dismissal of the complaint brought under Insurance Code[1] section 1871.7 following defendant Unumprovident Corporation's successful demurrer to qui tam action.

A decision regarding entitled to receive overtime pay.

A decision regarding peremptory challenge under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6[1] to disqualify the judge who presided over the prior trial and was assigned to conduct a new trial in the matter.

A decision regarding "writof mandate" seeking to prevent the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) from enforcing an order of suspension.

A decision regarding residential burglary.

The petitions challenge the State Water Resources Control Board's (Board) jurisdiction to compel NGWC to obtain a permit to pump groundwater from two wells located near the North Fork Gualala River, as well as the Board's interpretation of pumping limitations placed on the permit.

A decision regarding an assignment for the benefit of creditors. In this decision judges disagree with the majority opinion in Sherwood Partners, Inc. v. Lycos, Inc..

A decision regarding an assignment for the benefit of creditors. In this decision judges disagree with the majority opinion in Sherwood Partners, Inc. v. Lycos, Inc..

A decision regarding accepting the challenge and transferring the matter to a different judge.

A decision regarding assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and battery with serious bodily injury.