Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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95-C-12204
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Bouyer v. State Bar
Six-month actual suspension for failure to file employment tax reports is excessive. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
A078959
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Evans v. Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro
Plaintiffs alleging civil conspiracy against law firm and lawyer must comply with prefiling requirements for both. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
91-O-08572
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Lais v. State Bar
Twelve ethical violations in five matters warrant actual suspension for 90 days and until restitution paid. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
95-O-12059
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Silver v. State Bar
Attempts to reach stipulation regarding appropriate discipline aren't evidence in mitigation. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
S070377
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Barner v. Leeds
Deputy public defender sued for malpractice doesn't have discretionary immunity under Government Code. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B112896
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Crookall v. Davis, Punelli, Keathley & Willard
Attorneys who didn't raise anti-deficiency statute in underlying case may have committed malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S056954
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Jordache Enterprises Inc. v. Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison
Attorney's neglect of insurance coverage for third party claim causes actual injury when problem first recognized. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B121125
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. La Conchita Ranch Company
Move to disqualify attorney is meritless when only a hypothetical conflict of interest exists. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-H-10744
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Pyle v. State Bar
Additional duties may be imposed on a reproval order if they're reasonably related and serve public interest. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-16692
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Z. A. v. San Bruno Park School District
Attorney fees can't be awarded to party represented by unlicensed attorney in state administrative proceedings. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G021136
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Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Inc. v. Wiz Technology Inc.
Law firm can only be disqualified for conflict of interest if it possesses confidential attorney-client information from party seeking disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
94-O-12203, 94-O-12381, 94-O-12749, 94-O-13307, 94-O-13563, 94-O-14572, 94-O-16115 & 94-O-16731
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Dixon v. State Bar
The magnitude of attorney's misconduct coupled with her lack of recognition of that misconduct, requires disbarment |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 27, 1999 | |
98-0033
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Giles v. Marce
Arizona law doesn't bar a claim of abuse of process against opposing counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
98-0040
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Speer v. Donfeld
Judge abuses discretion by revoking admission pro hac vice where substantial evidence doesn't support the ruling. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 23, 1999 | |
G022588
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Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
A081771
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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Superior Court (Smee)
Attorney-client privilege may apply to documents created during internal sexual harassment investigation. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
B117626
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Manfredi & Levine v. Superior Court (Barles)
Court needn't allow withdrawal based on ethical conflict if attorney won't disclose nature of conflict. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-2494 WHO, 97-2484 WHO, 97-0378 WHO, 98-0285 WHO
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GATX/Airlog Co. v. Evergreen International Airlines Inc.
Firm violates duty of loyalty by representing clients with adverse interests in same matter without waiver. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16190
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Paul Oil Co. v. Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
District court must determine whether attorney played role in preparing sham affidavit. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 17, 1999 | |
98-1243
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Varallo v. The Supreme Court of Colorado
Order |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 16, 1999 | |
G022588
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Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
S073756
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In re Governor's Letter Requesting the Supreme Court of California to Assume Control Over Attorney Discipline System
Supreme Court imposes regulatory fee upon attorneys for purpose of supporting disciplinary system. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
D026878
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Galanek v. Wismar
Attorney who lost critical evidence has burden of proving plaintiff wouldn't have won underlying case. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A079747
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Alternative Systems Inc. v. Carey
Attorney-client fee arrangement with mandatory arbitration clause pre-empted by California Codes. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 8, 1999 | |
B120650
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Wager v. Mirzayance
Dismissal warranted where no notice of right to arbitrate fee dispute is provided to retainer agreement guarantors. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
98-16213
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In re Grand Jury Proceedings
Prosecutor doesn't need to invoke crime-fraud exception to compel attorney who advised pension fund's testimony. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 1, 1999 | |
G020262
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Hall v. Harker
Fair and impartial trial impossible where trial judge is obviously biased against attorneys. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A078736
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Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP
Alleged conflict between parties prevents representation by same law firm if 'unity of interest' is found. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-C-10652
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Matter of Weber
State Bar Court not allowed to weigh evidence when all elements of summary disbarment statute are met. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 23, 1999 | |
98SA305
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People v. Myers
Attorney who failed to appear for own drunk driving trial and discipline hearing is suspended. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 1998 |