| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B109343
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Barajas v. Oren Realty and Development Company
Attorney who mediates one case is generally not disqualified from litigating later cases against same party. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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92-O-11504 and 92-O-11486
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Berg v. State Bar
Repeated fraudulent billing while acting as 'Cumis' counsel and civil fraud verdict support disbarment recommendation. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-H-11303
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Meyer v. State Bar
Attorney's failure to comply with private reproval conditions requires 90-day suspension and 3 years' probation. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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92-O-12971
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Aulakh v. State Bar
45-day suspension is proper for attorney's reckless failure to provide competent legal services. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
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89-O-16879 and 92-O-20083
|
Steele v. State Bar
On review, disbarment, not suspension, is recommended for attorney's acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
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94-O-13729
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Kroff v. State Bar
History of misconduct including ten current acts of moral turpitude warrants three years' actual suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55396
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Craig v. State Bar of California
Lower federal courts lack jurisdiction to review decision of state's highest court on bar admission. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B104583
|
Goodstone v. Southwest Airlines Co.
Sanctions award is unauthorized where party seeking sanctions didn't comply with statutory 'safe harbor' requirements. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55091, 96-55092, 96-55093, 96-55094, 96-55095, 96-55096 and 95-55097
|
Montrose Chemical Corp. of California v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Failure to plead corporation's citizenship in diversity action doesn't warrant sanctions against its attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B108279
|
Epstein v. Abrams
Trial court improperly approves settlement agreement permitting client to defeat attorney's existing lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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C021663
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Board of Administration v. Wilson
Public entity's motion for fees is denied under federal Civil Rights Attorney's Fee Awards Act. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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94-O-19578
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Feldsott v. State Bar
Attorney can protect lien against recovery and isn't culpable of failure to promptly pay client. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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95-17584
|
Parker v. State Bar
Hearing judge's supervisory role over attorney's substance abuse program is inconsistent with State Bar procedures. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
|
B110436
|
Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc. v. Superior Court (McCombs)
Law firm's prelitigation investigation into circumstances surrounding employee's claims can be protected by attorney-client privilege. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A075264
|
Forrest v. Baeza
Dual representation of corporation and directors is impermissible, but disqualified attorney can represent one party. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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89-O-11498
|
Anderson v. State Bar
Chief Trial Counsel Office has burden to prove attorney's statements impugning judges' integrity are false. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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S066034
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Wiley v. County of San Diego
Malpractice finding against public defender is invalid after transcript is correctly admitted and other evidence excluded. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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95-C-12630
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Sawyer v. State Bar
Attorney's 3-year actual suspension for misdemeanor conviction is too harsh and is reduced. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A075777
|
Trans-action Commercial Investors Ltd. v. Firmaterr Inc.
Counsel cannot be ordered to pay opposing party fees and costs as sanction for causing mistrial. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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95-O-14361
|
Wiener v. State Bar
Disciplined attorney placed on probation is required to file quarterly probation reports. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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G021381
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners L.P. v. Superior Court (The Parsons Corp.)
General unity of interests between corporate entities doesn't turn nonclient into client for attorney disqualification. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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B113848
|
Truitt v. Superior Court (The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.)
Sanctions for ex parte communication are improper since attorneys didn't know opposing party had counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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A080116
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Gilbert v. National Corp. for Housing Partnership
Party is not deprived of due process rights where court disqualified her attorney because of conflict of interest. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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95-O-13943 and 95-O-15779
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Greenwood v. State Bar
Default is final 45 days after entry absent lack of notice and compelling circumstances. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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H016088
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City of Morgan Hill v. Seltzer
Terminated attorney doesn't have ownership interest or lien upon fees owing from client to firm. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-36262 and 96-36263
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Widrig v. Apfel
Court doesn't abuse discretion in calculating attorney fees award in Social Security cases. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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91-O-03890, 92-O-20254, 93-O-18769 and 93-O-19984
|
Yagman v. State Bar
Several conduct violations, including failure to pay client and unconscionable fee, require attorney's suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G021209
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Smith, Smith & Kring v. Superior Court (Oliver)
Relationship between law firm and plaintiffs isn't sufficient to support recusing firm from representing defendants. |
Attorneys |
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May 26, 1999 | |
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92-O-19280
|
Priamos v. State Bar
Engaging in business transactions with client and self-dealing with client's funds warrants recommendation for disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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95-H-15573
|
Posthuma v. State Bar
Dismissal of public reproval proceeding for failure to comply with conditions of private reproval is error. |
Attorneys |
|
May 21, 1999 |
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