Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B204830
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Franke v. BAM Building Co.
Prevailing party may not recover attorney fees where undertaking does not contain fee provision. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 17, 2009 | |
A121940
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Krug v. Maschmeier
In action for injunctive relief against harassment, prevailing defendant may recover attorney fees even though plaintiff brought action in good faith. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 26, 2009 | |
B201663
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David S. Karton, A Law Corp. v. Dougherty
Former client is entitled to notice of attorney's requests for post judgment attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 20, 2009 | |
B204830
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Franke v. BAM Building Co.
Prevailing party may not recover attorney fees where undertaking does not contain fee provision. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 18, 2009 | |
05-O-05123
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Fahy v. State Bar
Recommendation for disbarment upheld where attorney lied to judge about reasons for vote while serving on jury. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 10, 2009 | |
07-70247
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Christensen v. Stevedoring Services of America
For purposes of fee calculation, 'relevant community' may not be based solely on other awards under Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 3, 2009 | |
07-73886
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Van Skike v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Calculation of attorney fees improper when award determined by rates granted in contemporaneous Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 3, 2009 | |
B201663
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David S. Karton, A Law Corp. v. Dougherty
Former client is entitled to notice of attorney's requests for post judgment attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 19, 2009 | |
06-56870
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Hubbard v. SoBreck
California Disabled Persons Act does not authorize awards for fees to prevailing parties on nonfrivolous claims that are identical to nonfrivolous ADA claims. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 12, 2009 | |
04-O-11237
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Casey v. State Bar
Culpability finding under Rule 3-300 of Rules of Professional Conduct is reversed where attorney did not acquire pecuniary interest adverse to client. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 9, 2008 | |
C055057
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People v. Hundal
Sanction for ex parte communication with court regarding opposing counsel's former suspension is improper. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
B203931
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Glencoe v. Neue Sentimental Film AG
Defendant is not entitled to attorney fees as prevailing party where plaintiff dismissed action with prejudice following trial's commencement. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
A118124
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State Bar of California v. Statile
State Bar's subrogation rights against attorney are not limited where plaintiffs settled with attorney prior to reimbursement from Client Security Fund. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
H031648
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Bernardi v. County of Monterey
Award of attorney fees is proper where prevailing party was partially successful in obtaining public records under California Public Records Act. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 31, 2008 | |
S152822
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Charlisse C., a Minor
Due to application of incorrect legal standard, Children's Law Center is not disqualified from representing child of former client. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 31, 2008 | |
G039795
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Globalist Internet Technologies Inc. v. Reda
Attorney fees are proper where incurred by judgment creditor in defending against separate action to enforce settlement of judgment debt. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 29, 2008 | |
F053236
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Galbiso v. Orosi Public Utility District
Plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees as prevailing party under Public Records Act when denied access to all public records. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 27, 2008 | |
B196898
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Wood v. Jamison
Attorney who fails to disclose conflict of interest in night club venture to elderly client commits legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 2, 2008 | |
06-55822
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Crawford v. Astrue
Attorney fees awarded are deemed reasonable where court looked to factors cited in case law. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 26, 2008 | |
G039758
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Strong v. Beydoun
Attorney is barred from pursuing quantum meruit action against clients for fees where financial arrangement was between herself and hiring attorney. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 22, 2008 | |
07-55294
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Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Winter
Award of enhanced attorney fees is improper where junior associates had no prior specialized skills other than experience gained in companion case. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 17, 2008 | |
04-10090
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Conner v. State Bar
State Bar Court recommends disbarment where attorney intended to permanently convert entrusted funds and displayed lack of candor to State Bar. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 29, 2008 | |
D051707
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Gong v. RFG Oil Inc.
Disqualification motion should be granted where law firm cannot meet its undivided duty of loyalty to both corporation and officer. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 26, 2008 | |
06-55516
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D'Lil v. Best Western Encina Lodge & Suites
Plaintiff involved in multiple Americans with Disabilities Act suits has standing to seek attorney fees where intent to return to area exists. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 13, 2008 | |
G039424
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Christian Research Institute v. Alnor
Attorney fees are reduced where prevailing defendant's counsel in anti-SLAPP motion claimed work unrelated to motion. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 13, 2008 | |
06-55957
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Jankey v. Poop Deck
Attorney fees are not unjust under Americans with Disabilities Act where plaintiff’s counsel fails to provide prelitigation notice and unreasonably prolongs suit. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 12, 2008 | |
B197248
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McMillan v. Shadow Ridge At Oak Park Homeowner's Association
Defense counsel may not be disqualified where he properly treated pro se plaintiff as attorney of record. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 2008 | |
B200103
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Jaffe v. Pacelli
Judgment creditor is entitled to attorney fees and costs incurred in bankruptcy proceedings to enforce judgment. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 5, 2008 | |
D051364
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The Regents of the University of California v. Superior Court (Aquila Merchant Services Inc.)
Plaintiffs' motion to compel disclosure of privileged documents is properly denied where defendants did not waive privilege by providing documents to government agencies. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | |
H029767
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Styles v. Mumbert
Attorney moving to substitute himself as respondent in appeal is sanctioned where he represented defendant in underlying action. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 17, 2008 |