Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-35494
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Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corp.
Attorney fees award of 28 percent of cash settlement fund for class, amounting to $27,127,800, is not an abuse of discretion. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
97-O-15010
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In the Matter of Gadda
Despite previous disciplinary actions, attorney's incompetent representation warrants disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 2, 2002 | |
01-56228
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Truesdell v. Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Although substantive grounds support court's award of Rule 11 sanctions, they are to be reviewed for clarification. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
48688-8
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Ryan v. Stein
Co-counsel who withdrew from case without good cause prior to settlement is not entitled to fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 21, 2002 | |
S093597
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Lolley v. Campbell
Labor Commissioner who successfully represented indigent employee during administrative hearing is entitled to attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
02-0055
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In re Connelly
State Bar should have referred client's complaint to fee arbitration program, rather than initially treating complaint as formal disciplinary matter. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 13, 2002 | |
S099938
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Musser v. Provencher
Insurers of attorneys sued for malpractice may subrogate their claims to attorneys' indemnity claims against co-counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
S099665
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Beck v. Wecht
As between co-counsel, there is no fiduciary duty to protect other's prospective interests in contingency fee. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
E028207
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P R Burke Corp. v. Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority
In appeal from postjudgment order awarding attorney fees, court may review entitlement to and amount of fees awarded. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
A094472
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Carroll v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to assess validity of attorney's lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
C036661
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Yuba Cypress Housing Partners Ltd. v. Area Developers
Party may not assert violation of Subdivided Land Act voided contract which included provision awarding attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
01SA68
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People v. Palomo
No appearance of impropriety exists regarding district attorney and Capital Crimes Unit methods of obtaining defendant's personnel file from employer. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
C034976
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Garretson v. Miller
Client who failed to show she could have collected damages for negligence has no malpractice claim against attorney. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
01SA19
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In the Matter of Attorney C
Prosecutor must disclose exculpatory evidence in advance of next critical stage of proceeding following evidence's discovery. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
E029426
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First Security Bank of California v. Paquet
Post-judgment order awarding cross-defendant attorney fees was appealable. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
B148305
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Banks v. Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers & Chrisman
Order sustaining demurrer without leave to amend does not bar award of sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 128.7. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
47666-1
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Van Blaricom v. Kronenberg
Attorney may be liable for obtaining prejudgment writ of attachment without notice, hearing or exigent circumstances. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 28, 2002 | |
01-1188
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Miller v. Cardinale (In re Deville)
Attorney who orchestrated bankruptcy filings to delay lawsuits against clients is liable for sanctions. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 22, 2002 | |
B146581
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Silver v. Boatwright Home Inspection Inc.
Defendant, voluntarily dismissed prior to trial, is not prevailing party for purpose of recovering attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 8, 2002 | |
B151293
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Marriage of Read
Law firm discharged by client cannot motion court for award of attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 8, 2002 | |
11365-3
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In re Carmick
Attorney was properly suspended for making misrepresentations to court, negotiating directly with adverse party who had counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 5, 2002 | |
G029541
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Frazier v. Superior Court (Ames)
Court order disqualifying law firm is vacated because it would have required double imputation of confidential information. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 3, 2002 | |
01-2103
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Diaz v. Paul J. Kennedy Law Firm
Criminal defendants failed to show their attorneys engaged in malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 2, 2002 | |
B149863
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City National Bank v. Adams
Attorney who had opportunity to acquire confidential information is disqualified to represent client in matter against former client. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 2, 2002 | |
A092221
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American Equity Insurance Co. v. Beck
Two attorneys jointly representing client have no fiduciary duty toward each other. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 2, 2002 | |
A088934
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Musser v. Provencher
Attorney may seek indemnification from co-counsel whose negligence triggered malpractice lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 1, 2002 | |
01-0392
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Steer v. Eggleston
Trial court did not err by reimbursing plaintiff attorney fees and expenses from corpus of arbitration award. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 24, 2002 | |
00SA81
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In re Gall
Law requires full disclosure of materials considered by expert witness, even if materials include attorney-work product. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 19, 2002 | |
00-35338
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Webb v. Ada County
Postjudgment attorney fees for consent decree enforcement services are compensable under Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
70607-7
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Jones v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Insurance claims adjuster was acting as attorney when advising claimant to settle case. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 2002 |