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Discipline

Apr. 4, 2003

High Court Hears 'But For' Argument

LOS ANGELES - The California Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday with whether to set a lower standard of proof in legal malpractice actions arising out of negotiated business deals.

By Peter Blumberg
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - The California Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday with whether to set a lower standard of proof in legal malpractice actions arising out of negotiated business deals.
        The high court is deciding whether suits against transactional attorne...

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