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19 California opinions name it 2 courts 1948–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Clearfield Trust Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1943 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

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In re Melvin Hiram Thomas II On Habeas Corpusgreen
calctapp5d · 2018 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020(In re Thomas (2018) 30 Cal.App.5th 744, 749 (Thomas).) I am not aware of any reason for us to depart from our recent holding in Thomas.

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Adams v. Paulgreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(Id. at p. 1167; cf. Adams v. Paul (1995) 11 Cal.4th 583, 591, fn. 5 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 594 , 904 P.2d 1205 ] [“actual injury . . . may well precede quantifiable financial costs”].) Whether or not Ivanoff’s allegation that she “stands to lose her home” adequately pleaded injury in fact under the UCL, Ivanoff also alleged, as a result of the Bank’s unlawful business practices, she paid money to the Bank and received billings for increased monthly loan payments in excess of what she should have owed (or was told she would owe).

2017(Id. at p. 1167; cf. Adams v. Paul (1995) 11 Cal.4th 583, 591, fn. 5 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 594 , 904 P.2d 1205 ] [“actual injury . . . may well precede quantifiable financial costs”].) Whether or not Ivanoff’s allegation that she “stands to lose her home” adequately pleaded injury in fact under the UCL, Ivanoff also alleged, as a result of the Bank’s unlawful business practices, she paid money to the Bank and received billings for increased monthly loan payments in excess of what she should have owed (or was told she would owe).

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People v. Wolfegreen
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(See People v. Wolfe (2003) 114 Cal.App.4th 177, 185-186 [describing the split].) This court has long applied the federal standard.

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People v. Brooksgreen
calctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Similarly, California courts should not enforce federal marijuana law for probationers who qualify for the immunity provided by section 11362.5. [ft] [Bianco] did not consider the fact that what was being enforced was state and not federal law.” ( Tilehkooh, supra, 113 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1446-1447; see People v. Brooks, supra, 182 Cal.App.4th at p. 1351 .) We accept, as other courts have (see, e.g., Hughes, supra, 202 Cal.App.4th at p. 1481 ), that CUA use remaining a federal law violation is not a valid basis, under the Lent test, for imposing probation conditions prohibiting CUA use.

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People v. Hughesgreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Similarly, California courts should not enforce federal marijuana law for probationers who qualify for the immunity provided by section 11362.5. [ft] [Bianco] did not consider the fact that what was being enforced was state and not federal law.” ( Tilehkooh, supra, 113 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1446-1447; see People v. Brooks, supra, 182 Cal.App.4th at p. 1351 .) We accept, as other courts have (see, e.g., Hughes, supra, 202 Cal.App.4th at p. 1481 ), that CUA use remaining a federal law violation is not a valid basis, under the Lent test, for imposing probation conditions prohibiting CUA use.

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In Re: Sealed Casegreen
cadc · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007This is because the federal courts have specifically determined that the jurisdictional statute upon which the parties focus, section 3231, does not apply to a juvenile delinquency claim based on a federal law violation, and instead the governing jurisdictional rules are contained in the federal statutory scheme relating to the federal juvenile justice system. (§ 5001 et seq.; see In re Sealed Case (D.C.Cir.1997) 131 F.3d 208, 211 ; U.S. v. Chambers (6th Cir.1991) 944 F.2d 1253 , 1258-1259 ( Chambers ).) Before 1974, juvenile delinquency matters arising under federal law were subject *616 to u

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Tafflin v. Levittgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007We also reject Jose's argument that the reference in section 5032 certification requirements to the situation when a state juvenile court "does not have jurisdiction" implies that Congress intended federal courts to have exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency cases based solely on a federal law violation. (§ 5032.) To rebut by implication the presumption of concurrent jurisdiction, "the question is not whether any intent at all may be divined from legislative silence on the issue, but whether Congress ... may be said to have affirmatively or unmistakably intended jurisdiction to be e

2007We also reject Jose's argument that the reference in section 5032 certification requirements to the situation when a state juvenile court "does not have jurisdiction" implies that Congress intended federal courts to have exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency cases based solely on a federal law violation. (§ 5032.) To rebut by implication the presumption of concurrent jurisdiction, "the question is not whether any intent at all may be divined from legislative silence on the issue, but whether Congress ... may be said to have affirmatively or unmistakably intended jurisdiction to be e

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Mary M. v. City of Los Angelesgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007And see Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 202, 215 [ 285 Cal.Rptr. 99 , 814 P.2d 1341 ]; Scruggs v. Haynes (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 256, 264-265 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 355 ].

2007And see Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 202, 215 [ 285 Cal.Rptr. 99 , 814 P.2d 1341 ]; Scruggs v. Haynes (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 256, 264-265 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 355 ].

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Scruggs v. Haynesgreen
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007And see Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 202, 215 [ 285 Cal.Rptr. 99 , 814 P.2d 1341 ]; Scruggs v. Haynes (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 256, 264-265 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 355 ].

2007And see Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 202, 215 [ 285 Cal.Rptr. 99 , 814 P.2d 1341 ]; Scruggs v. Haynes (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 256, 264-265 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 355 ].

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Stocks v. City of Irvinegreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996L.Rev. 1, 20-22; and Stocks v. City of Irvine (1981) 114 Cal.App.3d 520, 528-537 [ 170 Cal.Rptr. 724 ].) We perceive neither justification nor authorization for us to import this federal law principle into our jurisprudence, and we accordingly decline the Attorney General’s invitation to do so.

1996L.Rev. 1, 20-22; and Stocks v. City of Irvine (1981) 114 Cal.App.3d 520, 528-537 [ 170 Cal.Rptr. 724 ].) We perceive neither justification nor authorization for us to import this federal law principle into our jurisprudence, and we accordingly decline the Attorney General’s invitation to do so.

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Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Thompson Ex Rel. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994(See Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Thompson (1986) 478 U.S. 804, 810 [ 92 L.Ed.2d 650, 659-660 , 106 S.Ct. 3229 ].) The FDCA states that all proceedings to enforce or restrain violations of its provisions shall be in the name of the United States. ( 21 U.S.C. § 337 .) We perceive a difference between suing directly on the FDCA statutes and regulations and suing on a state law theory which incorporates the federal law as a standard of conduct. 7 Evraets argues that respondents violated various federal regulations requiring a safe and adequate investigation, proper promotion of use of the

1994(See Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Thompson (1986) 478 U.S. 804, 810 [ 92 L.Ed.2d 650, 659-660 , 106 S.Ct. 3229 ].) The FDCA states that all proceedings to enforce or restrain violations of its provisions shall be in the name of the United States. ( 21 U.S.C. § 337 .) We perceive a difference between suing directly on the FDCA statutes and regulations and suing on a state law theory which incorporates the federal law as a standard of conduct. 7 Evraets argues that respondents violated various federal regulations requiring a safe and adequate investigation, proper promotion of use of the

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Kwikset Corp. v. Superior Court green
cal · 2011
2 sentences

2017(Kwikset, at p. 322.) Indeed, loss of money or property—that is, “economic injury”—“is itself a [classic] form of injury in fact.” (Id. at p. 323; see id. at p. 325, fn. 8 [“proof of lost money or property will generally satisfy the element of injury in fact”].) Economic injury may be shown in many ways including a plaintiff “surrendering] in a transaction more, or acquiring] in a transaction less, than he or she otherwise would have”; “having] a present or future property interest diminished”; and “be[ing] required to enter into a transaction, costing money or property, that would otherwise h

2015(Ibid.) Indeed, loss of money or property—that is, “economic injury”— “is itself a classic form of injury in fact.” (Id. at p. 323; see id. at p. 325, fn. 8 [“proof of lost money or property will generally satisfy the element of injury in fact”].) Economic 7 injury may be shown in many ways including a plaintiff “surrender[ing] in a transaction more, or acquir[ing] in a transaction less, than he or she otherwise would have”; “hav[ing] a present or future property interest diminished”; and “be[ing] required to enter into a transaction, costing money or property, that would otherwise have been u

42014–2017
United States v. Standard Oil Co. Of California green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

22025–2025
United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co. green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

2025(United States v. Little Lake Misere Land Co., supra, 412 U.S. at p. 594 ; see Clearfield, supra, 318 U.S. at p. 367 ; United States v. Standard Oil Co. (1947) 332 U.S. 301 , 308–309 [ 67 S.Ct. 1604 ].) At the second step, a balance is struck between the need for national uniformity and the disruptive effect of creating a federal law rule on established legal relationships formed in reliance on state law.

22025–2025
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2023(Ibid.) The court held that generally the state law harmless error standard under People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818 applies except that the federal law standard set forth in Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18 applies where the admission of the gang evidence in the trial on the substantive offenses rendered the trial fundamentally unfair.

2014There is a split of opinion in the Courts of Appeal as to whether the erroneous failure to give a unanimity instruction is analyzed under the state law standard of harmless error of People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818 or the federal law standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 705 ].

22014–2023
People v. Watson green
cal · 1956
2 sentences

2023(Ibid.) The court held that generally the state law harmless error standard under People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818 applies except that the federal law standard set forth in Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18 applies where the admission of the gang evidence in the trial on the substantive offenses rendered the trial fundamentally unfair.

2014There is a split of opinion in the Courts of Appeal as to whether the erroneous failure to give a unanimity instruction is analyzed under the state law standard of harmless error of People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818 or the federal law standard of Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 705 ].

22014–2023
American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2015(Ibid.) The court granted certiorari to consider “‘[w]hether the 15 Federal Arbitration Act permits courts . . . to invalidate arbitration agreements on the ground that they do not permit class arbitration of a federal-law claim.” (Ibid.) The court concluded that courts could not invalidate an arbitration agreement when a claim alleged violation of a federal statute, unless the FAA had been ‘“‘overridden by a contrary congressional command.”’” (Italian Colors, supra, 133 S.Ct. at p. 2309 .) No such command existed, as nothing in the antitrust laws showed an intention to preclude a waiver of a

2015(Ibid.) The court granted certiorari to consider “‘[w]hether the 15 Federal Arbitration Act permits courts . . . to invalidate arbitration agreements on the ground that they do not permit class arbitration of a federal-law claim.” (Ibid.) The court concluded that courts could not invalidate an arbitration agreement when a claim alleged violation of a federal statute, unless the FAA had been ‘“‘overridden by a contrary congressional command.”’” (Italian Colors, supra, 133 S.Ct. at p. 2309 .) No such command existed, as nothing in the antitrust laws showed an intention to preclude a waiver of a

22015–2015
In Re Johnson green
cal · 1970
1 sentence

2020Just over one year ago, in a unanimous, published opinion, our division held that for purposes of habeas corpus petitions in California courts, the retroactivity of California appellate court decisions must be evaluated under the state law standard of In re Johnson (1970) 3 Cal.3d 404 (Johnson), not the federal law standard of Teague v. Lane (1989) 489 U.S. 288 .

12020–2020
Teague v. Lane green
scotus · 1989
1 sentence

2020Just over one year ago, in a unanimous, published opinion, our division held that for purposes of habeas corpus petitions in California courts, the retroactivity of California appellate court decisions must be evaluated under the state law standard of In re Johnson (1970) 3 Cal.3d 404 (Johnson), not the federal law standard of Teague v. Lane (1989) 489 U.S. 288 .

12020–2020
Thornburg v. Gingles green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2020(Ibid.) Following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Gingles, three factors are prerequisite to establishing liability under the federal law for a claim of vote dilution. ( Gingles, supra, 478 U.S. at pp. 50-51.) Only 8 We repeat the definition here. “ ‘Racially polarized voting’ means voting in which there is a difference, as defined in case law regarding enforcement of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C.

12020–2020
Sarun v. Dignity Health CA2/7 green
calctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2017(Kwikset, at p. 322.) Indeed, loss of money or property—that is, “economic injury”—“is itself a [classic] form of injury in fact.” (Id. at p. 323; see id. at p. 325, fn. 8 [“proof of lost money or property will generally satisfy the element of injury in fact”].) Economic injury may be shown in many ways including a plaintiff “surrendering] in a transaction more, or acquiring] in a transaction less, than he or she otherwise would have”; “having] a present or future property interest diminished”; and “be[ing] required to enter into a transaction, costing money or property, that would otherwise h

2017(Kwikset, at p. 322.) Indeed, loss of money or property—that is, “economic injury”—“is itself a [classic] form of injury in fact.” (Id. at p. 323; see id. at p. 325, fn. 8 [“proof of lost money or property will generally satisfy the element of injury in fact”].) Economic injury may be shown in many ways including a plaintiff “surrendering] in a transaction more, or acquiring] in a transaction less, than he or she otherwise would have”; “having] a present or future property interest diminished”; and “be[ing] required to enter into a transaction, costing money or property, that would otherwise h

12017–2017
People v. Wright green
cal · 2006
1 sentence

2012(Cf. Wright, supra, 40 Cal.4th at pp. 89-90, fn. 5.) Leal suggests, albeit without a separate heading to properly flag the issue (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B)), that prohibiting his CUA use affects a fundamental constitutional right, for he quotes this observation in Bianco, supra, 93 Cal.App.4th at pages 754-755: “[Tjrial courts may impose conditions of probation that impinge on a defendant’s constitutional rights if they are ‘narrowly drawn’ and ‘ “reasonably related to a compelling state interest in reformation and rehabilitation.” ’ [Citations.]” His briefing elaborates: “A str

12012–2012
United States v. Chambers green
ca6 · 1991
1 sentence

2007This is because the federal courts have specifically determined that the jurisdictional statute upon which the parties focus, section 3231, does not apply to a juvenile delinquency claim based on a federal law violation, and instead the governing jurisdictional rules are contained in the federal statutory scheme relating to the federal juvenile justice system. (§ 5001 et seq.; see In re Sealed Case (D.C.Cir.1997) 131 F.3d 208, 211 ; U.S. v. Chambers (6th Cir.1991) 944 F.2d 1253 , 1258-1259 ( Chambers ).) Before 1974, juvenile delinquency matters arising under federal law were subject *616 to u

12007–2007
James F. Robinson v. Solano County Brian Cauwells, Solano County Sheriff's Deputy Officer Gary Faulkner, Solano County Sheriff's Deputy Officer green
ca9 · 2002
1 sentence

2007We noted in Venegas III the search of the plaintiffs’ home constituted “a possible Fourth Amendment violation.” 57 Robinson v. Solano County (9th Cir. 2002) 278 F.3d 1007 , 1016-1017 holding officers were entitled to qualified immunity under Saucier on the plaintiff’s federal law claim of excessive force but not on the plaintiff’s California law claim of negligence.

12007–2007
Smith v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2006A complaint is adequate if its factual allegations are sufficient to support a cause of action on any available legal theory (whether specifically pleaded or not). [Citation.] . . . [T]o the extent [respondents] argue[] on appeal that [appellants] waived [their] violations of [federal law and other theories or liability under the UCL and CLRA] by not expressly raising those theories in [their] complaint, [respondents] misconstrue[] applicable California law . . . ." ( Smith, supra, 135 Cal.App.4th at p. 1485 , 38 Cal. Rptr.3d 653 .) [11] In urging this court to uphold the trial court's ruling

2006A complaint is adequate if its factual allegations are sufficient to support a cause of action on any available legal theory (whether specifically pleaded or not). [Citation.] . . . [T]o the extent [respondents] argue[] on appeal that [appellants] waived [their] violations of [federal law and other theories or liability under the UCL and CLRA] by not expressly raising those theories in [their] complaint, [respondents] misconstrue]] applicable California law . . . .” (Smith, supra, 135 Cal.App.4th at p. 1485 .) In urging this court to uphold the trial court’s ruling that the OCC regulations pre

12006–2006
Miller v. Mun. Court of L. A. green
cal · 1943
1 sentence

1948(Miller v. Municipal Court, supra, 22 Cal.2d 818, 836 .) Therefore, whether concurrent state jurisdiction exists is a matter to be determined from a construction of the act itself.

11948–1948

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Civil Code § 1750 (4) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 1770 (4) CA § Cal. Labor Code § 2698 (4) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 1780 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.151 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 19 (1948–2025) TX 13 (1994–2018) WA 9 (1926–2012) OH 8 (1992–2017) GA 7 (1922–2019) MA 6 (1982–2020) MD 6 (1984–2019) NC 5 (1993–2014) MS 5 (1994–1996) OK 5 (1992–2016) NM 4 (2004–2012) AZ 4 (1996–2019) MN 4 (1981–2012) OR 4 (1982–2009) NJ 4 (1997–2022) LA 4 (1993–2004) IL 4 (2019–2022) AL 3 (1996–2016) FL 3 (1995–2013) IA 3 (2016–2025) MI 3 (2015–2024) CT 2 (2017–2026) DE 2 (2014–2022) AR 2 (2002–2013) ID 2 (2018–2018) PA 2 (2005–2019) AK 2 (2013–2023) NY 2 (1995–2010)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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