| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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03-71908
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Abbott v. IRS
There was no credible evidence that attorney failed to properly represent estate in tax court while also working for IRS. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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05-71086
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Barton v. U.S. District Court (SmithKline Beecham Corp.)
Attorney-client privilege attaches to answers provided by prospective clients to questionnaire that contained clause waiving privilege. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-35178
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U.S. v. Wells
Fee arrangement which created theoretical division of loyalties did not adversely affect attorney's representation of defendant. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 21, 2005 | |
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00-O-10318
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Regan v. State Bar
Attorney who brought appeal against wishes of clients deserves suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 19, 2005 | |
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D043422
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Baldwin Builders v. Coast Plastering Corp.
Attorney fee clause included in indemnity agreement between general contractor and subcontractor is subject to reciprocity principles. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 11, 2005 | |
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B177400
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Kangarlou v. Progressive Title Co. Inc.
Property buyer is entitled to attorney fees from escrow agent because escrow instructions contained attorney fees clause. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B174102
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Goldberg v. Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
Attorney's presumed possession of confidential information does not automatically cause former firm to be vicariously disqualified. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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03-10179
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U.S. v. Hristov
Timely-filed motion for attorney fees under Hyde Amendment may be amended under 'relation back' doctrine. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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A104324
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Robbins v. Alibrandi
Trial court must decide if negotiated attorney fee amount was fair and reasonable settlement that reflects value of work performed. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 2, 2005 | |
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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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Jul. 26, 2005 | |
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S123042
|
Silvertone on Discipline
Order |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 23, 2005 |
