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County of Sacramento v. Sandison
Trial court's refusal to limit attorney fees to reasonable amount incurred by county is proper where settlement authorized additional fees. 		Attorneys Jun. 1, 2009
Cohen v. Brown
Attorney's anti-SLAPP motion is not valid where threat to file State Bar complaint constituted extortion. 		Attorneys May 26, 2009
People v. Ward
Court order requiring defense counsel not to claim prosecutorial misconduct in presence of jury was lawful. 		Attorneys May 21, 2009
Cohen v. Brown
Attorney's anti-SLAPP motion is not valid where threat to file State Bar complaint constituted extortion. 		Attorneys Apr. 26, 2009
Franke v. BAM Building Co.
Prevailing party may not recover attorney fees where undertaking does not contain fee provision. 		Attorneys Apr. 17, 2009
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 Mar. 26, 2009
David S. Karton, A Law Corp. v. Dougherty
Former client is entitled to notice of attorney's requests for post judgment attorney fees. 		Attorneys Mar. 20, 2009
Franke v. BAM Building Co.
Prevailing party may not recover attorney fees where undertaking does not contain fee provision. 		Attorneys Mar. 18, 2009
Fahy v. State Bar
Recommendation for disbarment upheld where attorney lied to judge about reasons for vote while serving on jury. 		Attorneys Mar. 10, 2009
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 Mar. 3, 2009
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 Mar. 3, 2009
David S. Karton, A Law Corp. v. Dougherty
Former client is entitled to notice of attorney's requests for post judgment attorney fees. 		Attorneys Feb. 19, 2009
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 Jan. 12, 2009
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 Dec. 9, 2008
People v. Hundal
Sanction for ex parte communication with court regarding opposing counsel's former suspension is improper. 		Attorneys Nov. 26, 2008
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 Nov. 26, 2008
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 Nov. 24, 2008
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 Oct. 31, 2008
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 Oct. 31, 2008
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 Oct. 29, 2008
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 Oct. 27, 2008
Wood v. Jamison
Attorney who fails to disclose conflict of interest in night club venture to elderly client commits legal malpractice. 		Attorneys Oct. 2, 2008
Crawford v. Astrue
Attorney fees awarded are deemed reasonable where court looked to factors cited in case law. 		Attorneys Sep. 26, 2008
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 Sep. 22, 2008
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 Sep. 17, 2008
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 Aug. 29, 2008
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 Aug. 26, 2008
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 Aug. 13, 2008
Christian Research Institute v. Alnor
Attorney fees are reduced where prevailing defendant's counsel in anti-SLAPP motion claimed work unrelated to motion. 		Attorneys Aug. 13, 2008
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 Aug. 12, 2008
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