| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-15461
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Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. v. Batarse
Order imposing sanctions must be based on explicit finding attorney's conduct constituted bad faith. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 16, 1999 | |
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S057125
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Birbrower, Montalbano, Condon & Frank v. Superior Court (Esq Bsuiness, Services, Incorp.)
Lack of California law license defeats New York attorneys' entitlement to fees for California representation. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
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G024438
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Austin v. Superior Court (Chambers, Noronha & Lowry)
Attorney sued for malpractice cannot cross-complain against former client's current lawyer for indemnity or contribution. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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94-O-18609
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Elliott v. State Bar
Restitution and suspension is appropriate discipline for failure to hold client's money in trust. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
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G014752
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Passante v. McWilliam
Stock promise to attorney is unenforceable since violation of attorney's ethical obligation or unbargained for promise. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
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95-173
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In re Quantum Health Resources Inc. Securities Litigation
Attorney fees for securities class action suits should be based on individual case risk. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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93-O-11526 and 93-16174
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Mason v. State Bar
Attorney's violation of suspension order is willful, constituting moral turpitude and warrants 90 days actual suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B101724
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Kurinij v. Hanna and Morton
Summary judgment for attorneys in malpractice action when no triable issue of causation exists. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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E015961
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B.L.M. v. Sabo & Deitsch
Developer's malpractice action against bond counsel fails, since duty is to city as client, not developer. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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85-O-12550
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Bragg v. State Bar
Suspension and probation is recommended for attorney for sharing legal fees with non-lawyer. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B092041
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Powers v. Dickson, Carlson & Campillo
Arbitration provisions of retainer agreement are enforceable and applicable to legal malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B092041
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Powers v. Dickson, Carlson & Campillo
Arbitration provisions of retainer agreement are enforceable and applicable to legal malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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S060702
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Warden v. The State Bar of California
State Bar's continuing legal education program violates the equal protection rights of non-exempt bar members. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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D028685
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Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D028685
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Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-6302
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Wu v. State Bar of California
State Bar counsel enjoy absolute immunity from monetary liability for disciplinary prosecution of attorney. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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94-C-18931
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Jolly v. State Bar
Present version of statute cannot be applied retroactively to summarily disbar attorney for felony convictions. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B109343
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Barajas v. Oren Realty and Development Company
Attorney who mediates one case is generally not disqualified from litigating later cases against same party. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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92-O-11504 and 92-O-11486
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Berg v. State Bar
Repeated fraudulent billing while acting as 'Cumis' counsel and civil fraud verdict support disbarment recommendation. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-H-11303
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Meyer v. State Bar
Attorney's failure to comply with private reproval conditions requires 90-day suspension and 3 years' probation. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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92-O-12971
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Aulakh v. State Bar
45-day suspension is proper for attorney's reckless failure to provide competent legal services. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
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89-O-16879 and 92-O-20083
|
Steele v. State Bar
On review, disbarment, not suspension, is recommended for attorney's acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
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94-O-13729
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Kroff v. State Bar
History of misconduct including ten current acts of moral turpitude warrants three years' actual suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55396
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Craig v. State Bar of California
Lower federal courts lack jurisdiction to review decision of state's highest court on bar admission. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B104583
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Goodstone v. Southwest Airlines Co.
Sanctions award is unauthorized where party seeking sanctions didn't comply with statutory 'safe harbor' requirements. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55091, 96-55092, 96-55093, 96-55094, 96-55095, 96-55096 and 95-55097
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Montrose Chemical Corp. of California v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Failure to plead corporation's citizenship in diversity action doesn't warrant sanctions against its attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B108279
|
Epstein v. Abrams
Trial court improperly approves settlement agreement permitting client to defeat attorney's existing lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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C021663
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Board of Administration v. Wilson
Public entity's motion for fees is denied under federal Civil Rights Attorney's Fee Awards Act. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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94-O-19578
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Feldsott v. State Bar
Attorney can protect lien against recovery and isn't culpable of failure to promptly pay client. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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95-17584
|
Parker v. State Bar
Hearing judge's supervisory role over attorney's substance abuse program is inconsistent with State Bar procedures. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 14, 1999 |
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