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City and County of San Francisco v. Ballard
Award of attorney fees under particular provision of State Housing Law is only permitted in receivership proceedings.
Attorneys May 24, 2006
Brockway v. State Bar
In order to protect public, courts and profession, it is recommended that attorney be actually suspended for two years.
Attorneys May 17, 2006
Benninghoff v. Superior Court (State Bar)
Former lawyer prohibited from practicing law under State Bar Act may not represent parties in state administrative hearings constituting practice of law.
Attorneys Apr. 24, 2006
Pony v. County of Los Angeles
Waiver of right to pursue attorney fees as condition of settlement rendered party's earlier assignment of such right to attorney invalid.
Attorneys Apr. 6, 2006
Anderson, McPharlin & Connors v. Yee
Rules prohibiting fee-splitting do not apply where partner agreed he would pay law firm if he took clients upon leaving.
Attorneys Mar. 29, 2006
City and County of San Francisco v. Jen
Award of attorney fees to San Francisco is proper because residents of homes near defendant's building were substantially endangered.
Attorneys Mar. 29, 2006
Pound v. DeMera DeMera Cameron
Attorney in successive representation case must be disqualified even in absence of evidence that information was shared.
Attorneys Mar. 23, 2006
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 Mar. 20, 2006
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 Mar. 14, 2006
Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension.
Attorneys Mar. 9, 2006
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 Feb. 14, 2006
Huskinson & Brown v. Wolf
Failure to obtain written consent from client regarding attorney referral will not conclude award based upon unjust enrichment.
Attorneys Feb. 6, 2006
In re Koven
Obligation to preserve integrity of judiciary compels finding attorney guilty of direct criminal contempt of appellate court.
Attorneys Feb. 6, 2006
Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension.
Attorneys Feb. 5, 2006
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 Jan. 10, 2006
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 Jan. 6, 2006
Holgate v. Baldwin
Defendant who moved for attorney sanctions one year after complaint was filed is not entitled to sanctions.
Attorneys Dec. 14, 2005
Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension.
Attorneys Dec. 13, 2005
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 Dec. 13, 2005
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 Nov. 27, 2005
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 Nov. 16, 2005
Dell Merk Inc. v. Franzia
Party in underlying construction contract dispute is entitled to attorney fees for successfully defending bank's claim.
Attorneys Nov. 16, 2005
Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor.
Attorneys Nov. 11, 2005
Lehtinen v. Price
Bankruptcy court had authority to sanction attorney, but should have considered American Bar Association standards in doing so.
Attorneys Nov. 3, 2005
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 Oct. 25, 2005
Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor.
Attorneys Oct. 17, 2005
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 Oct. 17, 2005
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 Oct. 17, 2005
Copren v. State Bar
Suspended attorney must comply with Rule 955 of Rules of Court if actual suspension exceeds 90 days.
Attorneys Oct. 13, 2005
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 Sep. 26, 2005