Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E033616
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Rico v. Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Attorney was properly disqualified for unethically using opposing party's work product privileged document. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 2, 2004 | |
A103055
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McKesson HBOC Inc. v. Superior Court (State of Oregon)
Target of government investigation may not share privileged documents with government without waiving attorney-client privilege. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
S107616
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Huskinson & Brown v. Wolf
Despite invalid fee-sharing arrangement, law firm may recover in quantum meruit for reasonable value of legal services rendered on client's behalf. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
02-36018
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Taub v. Weber
Preparer of bankruptcy petition who interpreted legal terms engaged in unauthorized practice of law. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
B151534
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Fletcher v. Davis
Attorney's claim for fees was properly dismissed where attorney failed to notify clients of right to arbitration. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 21, 2004 | |
00-O-12253
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In re Tenner
Attorney's serious pattern of misconduct involving recurring types of wrongdoing warrant disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 2, 2004 | |
01-17332
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Gallo v. U.S. District Court for District of Arizona
Court rule requiring attorney to complete pro hac vice application before appearance is constitutional. |
Attorneys |
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May 19, 2004 | |
A091884
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Aguilar v. Lerner
Signed arbitration clause in legal fee agreement was enforceable against client who refused to pay attorney due to alleged professional malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 29, 2004 | |
01-PM-05232
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In re Laden
Recommended discipline for attorney who repeatedly failed to pay restitution to client is 90-day suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2004 | |
00-O-12736
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In re Lindmark
Attorney deserves public reproval for failing to return unearned fees to client. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 2004 | |
03-30102
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In re Grand Jury Subpoena (Mark Torf/Torf Environmental Management)
Withheld documents are protected from disclosure by work product doctrine because they were prepared in anticipation of litigation. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 17, 2004 | |
03-15509
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Nunes v. Mueller
Defendant met requirements of Strickland test which indicated he received ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 17, 2004 | |
D040627
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Padres LP v. Henderson
Attorney who filed series of lawsuits challenging development of baseball park may be liable for malicious prosecution. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 16, 2004 | |
B163416
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Jespersen v. Zubiate-Beauchamp
Alleged malpractice did not arise out of attorneys' First Amendment right to petition. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
G031275
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Quintero v. City of Santa Ana
City employee was deprived of fair hearing because city attorney represented both employer and personnel board. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
G030325
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Rus, Miliband & Smith v. Conkle & Olesten
Attorneys who unilaterally withdraw from case are not entitled to share of subsequent settlement proceeds. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
A101841
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A.I. Credit Corp. Inc. v. Aguilar & Sebastinelli
Law firm disqualified for violating ethical obligation is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
D041788
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Snider v. Superior Court (Quantum Productions Inc.)
Court improperly disqualified plaintiff's attorney for communicating with defendant's employees who were not managing agents of organization. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
B143157
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BGJ Associates v. Wilson
Attorney's entry into business transaction with client violated Rules of Professional Conduct and also amounted to undue influence. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
95-O-10829
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In the Matter of Silverton
Attorney's post settlement agreements with clients for right to compromise medical bills violated Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 13, 2004 | |
97-O-14777
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Malek-Yonan v. State Bar
State Bar failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence how much of stolen money from trust account belonged to clients. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 2, 2004 | |
D041480
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Redante v. Yockelson
Where criminal defendant failed to show actual innocence, he is barred from pursuing claim against counsel for professional negligence. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 12, 2003 | |
E032607
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Upland Police Officers Assn. v. City of Upland
Injunction prohibiting police department from conducting officer interrogation without officer's chosen representative is reversed. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 5, 2003 | |
H025600
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Lempert v. Superior Court (Campbell)
Superior court erred by requiring formal motion to withdraw at arraingment on information and also abused its discretion in denying motion. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 4, 2003 | |
G031415
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Do v. Superior Court
Party represented by lawyer who does not charge fee is still entitled to monetary sanctions. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 4, 2003 | |
A101737
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Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe v. Superior Court (Malcolm)
Legal fees incurred in unsuccessful attempt to overturn settlement are not possible tort damages in legal malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 26, 2003 | |
B160130
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Manriquez v. Adams
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 3860, attorney's fee is calculated by reference to benefit received solely by client. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 26, 2003 | |
A100102
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Furia v. Helm III
Attorney is not liable for attempting to mediate dispute involving party that he represented. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
95-O-14321
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Kittrell v. State Bar
Suspension, not disbarment, of attorney who defrauded client into bad investment better comports with discipline imposed in similar cases. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 20, 2003 | |
B152610
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Canton Poultry & Deli Inc. v. Stockwell, Harris, Widom & Woolverton
Law firm representing workers' compensation carrier did not owe any duties to employer. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 20, 2003 |