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Litigation

Aug. 27, 2008

Irell Renews Bid to Dismiss Costly Lawsuit

Attorneys representing Irell & Manella asked a federal judge Monday to throw out a $150 million malpractice suit against the Southern California law firm because a former client won’t allow it to disclose privileged information it says it needs to mount a defense.

By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      SANTA ANA - Attorneys representing Irell & Manella asked a federal judge Monday to throw out a $150 million malpractice suit against the Southern California law firm because a former client won't allow it to disclose privileged information it says it needs to mount a defense.
      The hearing M...

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