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Rico v. Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Attorney was properly disqualified for unethically using opposing party's work product privileged document.
Attorneys Jul. 2, 2004
McKesson HBOC Inc. v. Superior Court (State of Oregon)
Target of government investigation may not share privileged documents with government without waiving attorney-client privilege.
Attorneys Jul. 1, 2004
Huskinson & Brown v. Wolf
Despite invalid fee-sharing arrangement, law firm may recover in quantum meruit for reasonable value of legal services rendered on client's behalf.
Attorneys Jul. 1, 2004
Taub v. Weber
Preparer of bankruptcy petition who interpreted legal terms engaged in unauthorized practice of law.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2004
Fletcher v. Davis
Attorney's claim for fees was properly dismissed where attorney failed to notify clients of right to arbitration.
Attorneys Jun. 21, 2004
In re Tenner
Attorney's serious pattern of misconduct involving recurring types of wrongdoing warrant disbarment.
Attorneys Jun. 2, 2004
Gallo v. U.S. District Court for District of Arizona
Court rule requiring attorney to complete pro hac vice application before appearance is constitutional.
Attorneys May 19, 2004
Aguilar v. Lerner
Signed arbitration clause in legal fee agreement was enforceable against client who refused to pay attorney due to alleged professional malpractice.
Attorneys Apr. 29, 2004
In re Laden
Recommended discipline for attorney who repeatedly failed to pay restitution to client is 90-day suspension.
Attorneys Apr. 19, 2004
In re Lindmark
Attorney deserves public reproval for failing to return unearned fees to client.
Attorneys Mar. 19, 2004
In re Grand Jury Subpoena (Mark Torf/Torf Environmental Management)
Withheld documents are protected from disclosure by work product doctrine because they were prepared in anticipation of litigation.
Attorneys Mar. 17, 2004
Nunes v. Mueller
Defendant met requirements of Strickland test which indicated he received ineffective assistance of counsel.
Attorneys Mar. 17, 2004
Padres LP v. Henderson
Attorney who filed series of lawsuits challenging development of baseball park may be liable for malicious prosecution.
Attorneys Mar. 16, 2004
Jespersen v. Zubiate-Beauchamp
Alleged malpractice did not arise out of attorneys' First Amendment right to petition.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
Quintero v. City of Santa Ana
City employee was deprived of fair hearing because city attorney represented both employer and personnel board.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
Rus, Miliband & Smith v. Conkle & Olesten
Attorneys who unilaterally withdraw from case are not entitled to share of subsequent settlement proceeds.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
A.I. Credit Corp. Inc. v. Aguilar & Sebastinelli
Law firm disqualified for violating ethical obligation is not entitled to attorney fees.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
Snider v. Superior Court (Quantum Productions Inc.)
Court improperly disqualified plaintiff's attorney for communicating with defendant's employees who were not managing agents of organization.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 2004
BGJ Associates v. Wilson
Attorney's entry into business transaction with client violated Rules of Professional Conduct and also amounted to undue influence.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 2004
In the Matter of Silverton
Attorney's post settlement agreements with clients for right to compromise medical bills violated Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attorneys Jan. 13, 2004
Malek-Yonan v. State Bar
State Bar failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence how much of stolen money from trust account belonged to clients.
Attorneys Jan. 2, 2004
Redante v. Yockelson
Where criminal defendant failed to show actual innocence, he is barred from pursuing claim against counsel for professional negligence.
Attorneys Dec. 12, 2003
Upland Police Officers Assn. v. City of Upland
Injunction prohibiting police department from conducting officer interrogation without officer's chosen representative is reversed.
Attorneys Dec. 5, 2003
Lempert v. Superior Court (Campbell)
Superior court erred by requiring formal motion to withdraw at arraingment on information and also abused its discretion in denying motion.
Attorneys Dec. 4, 2003
Do v. Superior Court
Party represented by lawyer who does not charge fee is still entitled to monetary sanctions.
Attorneys Dec. 4, 2003
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe v. Superior Court (Malcolm)
Legal fees incurred in unsuccessful attempt to overturn settlement are not possible tort damages in legal malpractice action.
Attorneys Nov. 26, 2003
Manriquez v. Adams
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 3860, attorney's fee is calculated by reference to benefit received solely by client.
Attorneys Nov. 26, 2003
Furia v. Helm III
Attorney is not liable for attempting to mediate dispute involving party that he represented.
Attorneys Nov. 21, 2003
Kittrell v. State Bar
Suspension, not disbarment, of attorney who defrauded client into bad investment better comports with discipline imposed in similar cases.
Attorneys Nov. 20, 2003
Canton Poultry & Deli Inc. v. Stockwell, Harris, Widom & Woolverton
Law firm representing workers' compensation carrier did not owe any duties to employer.
Attorneys Nov. 20, 2003