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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 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
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 Aug. 6, 2008
Jaffe v. Pacelli
Judgment creditor is entitled to attorney fees and costs incurred in bankruptcy proceedings to enforce judgment. 		Attorneys Aug. 5, 2008
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 Aug. 1, 2008
Styles v. Mumbert
Attorney moving to substitute himself as respondent in appeal is sanctioned where he represented defendant in underlying action. 		Attorneys Jul. 17, 2008
Waltrip v. Kimberlin
Where creditor's lien and attorney lien on proceeds are competing, attorney lien takes priority regardless of creditor’s lien being first in time. 		Attorneys Jul. 2, 2008
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 Jun. 30, 2008
Clark v. Astrue
42 U.S.C. Section 406(b) does not limit combined fees awarded under Section 406(a) and Section 406(b). 		Attorneys Jun. 26, 2008
Miller v. State Bar
Dismissal of conviction referral proceeding is without legal justification where notice of contentions prior to entry of default is not required. 		Attorneys Jun. 4, 2008
Perlin v. Fountain View Management Inc.
In wrongful death case, plaintiffs' failure to obtain verdict establishing causation by clear and convincing evidence precludes award of attorney fees. 		Attorneys Jun. 3, 2008
Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff
Under Equal Access to Justice Act, prevailing party may recover paralegal fees from government at prevailing market rates. 		Attorneys Jun. 2, 2008
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