Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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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 | |
E037021
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Solv-All v. Superior Court (SMS Supermarket Service Inc.)
Party whose attorney failed to file timely answer is entitled to mandatory relief from default judgment. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 17, 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. 17, 2005 | |
04-O-10584
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Copren v. State Bar
Suspended attorney must comply with Rule 955 of Rules of Court if actual suspension exceeds 90 days. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 13, 2005 | |
H027422
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Law Offices of Dixon R. Howell v. Valley
Trial court has discretion to dismiss action for attorney fees where attorney fails to give requisite notice of client's right to arbitration. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G034437
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Cal West Nurseries Inc. v. Superior Court (A.J. West Ranch LLC)
Duty of loyalty to original client prohibits lawyer from representing second client to any extent. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S123042
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In re Silverton
Attorney's prior disbarment and present professional misconduct warrant disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
D043620
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Erickson v. R.E.M. Concepts Inc.
Trial court acted within discretion by awarding attorney fees incurred in litigating common issues relevant to assigned cross-complaints. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
A097708
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Hsu v. Semiconductor Systems Inc.
Trial court erred in awarding recovery of expert witness fees, general photocopying costs and expedited deposition transcript fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
03-16878
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Mothershed v. Justices of the Supreme Court
Court rules requiring attorneys practicing in state are qualified do not violate First Amendment rights of potential clients. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
03-35799
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Thomas v. City of Tacoma
Plaintiff's failure to recover on all theories of liability in civil rights action does not bar recovery of attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 29, 2005 |