Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S127641
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Frye v. Tenderloin Housing Clinic Inc.
Corporations Code Section 13406(b) cannot be construed to govern all nonprofit corporations that provide legal services to third parties. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2006 | |
2006-170
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Opinion by the Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct of the State Bar of California
Charging lien in contingency fee agreement does not create 'adverse interest' to client under Rule 3-300 of California Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 3, 2006 | |
B178701
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Fritz v. Ehrmann
Malpractice action is not time-barred because limitations period commenced only upon actual injury and was tolled while attorney continued representation. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 10, 2006 | |
A103479
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City and County of San Francisco v. Cobra Solutions
City attorney's prior private representation of investigation target in substantially-related matters requires vicarious disqualification of entire city attorney's office. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 19, 2006 | |
A107227
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City and County of San Francisco v. Ballard
Award of attorney fees under particular provision of State Housing Law is only permitted in receivership proceedings. |
Attorneys |
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May 24, 2006 | |
01-O-03470
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Brockway v. State Bar
In order to protect public, courts and profession, it is recommended that attorney be actually suspended for two years. |
Attorneys |
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May 17, 2006 | |
G035923
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Benninghoff v. Superior Court (State Bar)
Former lawyer prohibited from practicing law under State Bar Act may not represent parties in state administrative hearings constituting practice of law. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 24, 2006 | |
03-56855
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Pony v. County of Los Angeles
Waiver of right to pursue attorney fees as condition of settlement rendered party's earlier assignment of such right to attorney invalid. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 6, 2006 | |
B179662
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Anderson, McPharlin & Connors v. Yee
Rules prohibiting fee-splitting do not apply where partner agreed he would pay law firm if he took clients upon leaving. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
A107911
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City and County of San Francisco v. Jen
Award of attorney fees to San Francisco is proper because residents of homes near defendant's building were substantially endangered. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
F047096
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Pound v. DeMera DeMera Cameron
Attorney in successive representation case must be disqualified even in absence of evidence that information was shared. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 23, 2006 | |
G034572
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Saben, Earlix & Associates v. Fillet
Motion for attorney fees must be filed within time for filing notice of appeal, and order granting summary judgment is not appealable. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 20, 2006 | |
S126397
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City and County of San Francisco v. Cobra Solutions
City attorney's prior private representation of investigation target in substantially-related matters requires vicarious disqualification of entire city attorney's office. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 14, 2006 | |
01-O-00379
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Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 9, 2006 | |
04-35409
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Christensen v. Stevedoring Services of America Inc.
In disability claims case, award of attorney fees is not payable while plaintiff's appeal of it is pending. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 14, 2006 | |
B147298
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Huskinson & Brown v. Wolf
Failure to obtain written consent from client regarding attorney referral will not conclude award based upon unjust enrichment. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 6, 2006 | |
B184017
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In re Koven
Obligation to preserve integrity of judiciary compels finding attorney guilty of direct criminal contempt of appellate court. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 6, 2006 | |
01-O-00379
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Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 5, 2006 | |
04-V-12725
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Henschel v. State Bar
Hearing judge abused his discretion where factual findings were inconsistent with determination that petitioner satisfied requirements of Standard 1.4(c)(ii). |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 10, 2006 | |
04-1591
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Ferrette & Slater v. United States Trustee (In re Garcia)
Although attorney, employed by trustee is entitled to compensation for legal services, he may not receive compensation for performing designated trustee duties. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 6, 2006 | |
03-16532
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Holgate v. Baldwin
Defendant who moved for attorney sanctions one year after complaint was filed is not entitled to sanctions. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
01-O-00379
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Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 2005 | |
04-1140
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Martin v. Franklin Capital Corp.
Absent unusual circumstances, attorney fees should not be awarded under 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) when removing party had reasonable basis for removal. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 2005 | |
04-1201
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Opinion of Lockyer
Partner in law firm who holds real estate broker's license may represent seller in real property transaction for real estate brokerage commission. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 27, 2005 | |
F037477
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Horsford v. Board of Trustees of California State University
In awarding attorney fees, trial court failed generally to exercise its judicial discretion to accomplish purpose of anti-discrimination law. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | |
C046171
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Dell Merk Inc. v. Franzia
Party in underlying construction contract dispute is entitled to attorney fees for successfully defending bank's claim. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | |
H026821
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Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
04-1534
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Lehtinen v. Price
Bankruptcy court had authority to sanction attorney, but should have considered American Bar Association standards in doing so. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 3, 2005 | |
G032270
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Salisbury v. County of Orange
Criminal defendant who sues his attorney for malpractice is entitled to have issue of his innocence determined by jury. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
H026821
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Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 17, 2005 |