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Blum v. State Bar
Attorney's actual suspension is decreased to 30 days because of overwhelming mitigating factors.
Attorneys Jun. 3, 2002
Cotton v. Kronenberg
Summary judgment on Consumer Protection Act claim is improper when issue of public interest presents material question of fact.
Attorneys May 14, 2002
In the Matter of Pautler
Court affirms suspension of D.A. who misrepresents himself as public defender to murder suspect.
Attorneys May 14, 2002
Seheult v. Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro
Statute of limitations began when plaintiff sustained first actual injury from lawyers' malpractice, despite other injuries occurring later.
Attorneys May 1, 2002
In re Stone
Where moving party fails to make out prima facie case upon which potential nonparty's fault can rest, nonparty-at-fault designation is improper.
Attorneys Apr. 22, 2002
In the Matter of Thomas Oscar Gillis
Attorney receives three-year suspension after entering overreaching real estate transaction with client.
Attorneys Apr. 19, 2002
McCarthy v. State Bar
Period of suspension, rather than disbarment, is imposed because of isolated misconduct, no prior discipline record, and evidence of good character.
Attorneys Apr. 19, 2002
American Airlines Inc. v. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Law firm breached duty by accepting employment concerning matters relating to former client.
Attorneys Apr. 17, 2002
Hambarian v. Superior Court (People)
Conflict of interest results by using data obtained from victim's expert, but likelihood of unfairness must also be shown to impose disqualification.
Attorneys Apr. 17, 2002
McPhearson v. The Michaels Co.
Court abused discretion by disqualifying attorney based on perceived conflict of interest.
Attorneys Apr. 5, 2002
In re Contempt of Grayson
Appellate defense counsel's failure to timely file opening brief in death penalty case constitutes direct contempt.
Attorneys Apr. 3, 2002
In the Matter of Alcorn
Attorneys who secretly agreed to conduct sham trial are suspended.
Attorneys Mar. 29, 2002
DCH Health Services Corp. v. Waite
Absent lawyer-client relationship there is no standing to bring motion to disqualify attorney, and marital relationship is insufficient to disqualify attorney.
Attorneys Mar. 26, 2002
In re Kramer
Where attorney has not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that reciprocal disbarment was inappropriate, reciprocal discipline is proper.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 2002
Russell v. Hug
Federal district court may require members of indigent defense panel to belong to California bar association.
Attorneys Feb. 20, 2002
Lynch v. Warwick
Criminal defendant suing attorney must prove actual innocence of underlying charges.
Attorneys Feb. 20, 2002
Botma v. Huser
Legal malpractice claims are not assignable because of uniquely personal nature of attorney-client relationship.
Attorneys Feb. 6, 2002
Encinas v. The Honorable J. Kenneth Mangum (Suarez)
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to permit pro per defendant's non-attorney son to act as attorney-in-fact.
Attorneys Jan. 31, 2002
Janssen v. Topliff
Attorney hired by mother to establish guardianship for estate owed duty to child who was intended beneficiary.
Attorneys Jan. 30, 2002
Matter of Alcorn
Defense attorney's secret agreement with plaintiffs attorneys violated ethical codes of conduct.
Attorneys Jan. 11, 2002
Padilla v. McClellan
Trial court had jurisdiction to divide attorney fees between former and current attorneys as part of minor's settlement approval.
Attorneys Jan. 9, 2002
Janicki Logging & Construction Co. v. Schwabe
Statute of limitations to file legal malpractice claim is tolled while attorney is still representing client during matter in which malpractice arose.
Attorneys Jan. 8, 2002
Fetty v. Wenger
Statute of limitations for attorney seeking fees is extended because clients acknowledged obligation.
Attorneys Jan. 8, 2002
Moran v. Oso Valley Greenbelt Assn.
Court abuses its discretion by failing to award attorney fees when it concluded defendant wrongfully denied plaintiff access to association's meeting minutes.
Attorneys Jan. 7, 2002
Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank
Attorney who spent unreasonable amount of time on straightforward case should have fees award reduced.
Attorneys Jan. 7, 2002
Mack v. State Bar of California
State bar's private reproval allows posting of attorney's disciplinary history on Web site.
Attorneys Jan. 7, 2002
Kremser v. Quarles & Brady LLP
Law firm may be liable for negligently preparing documents to plaintiffs who were represented by other attorneys.
Attorneys Dec. 28, 2001
People v. Donaldson
Prosecutor as attorney and witness undermines defendant's due process rights, supporting claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Attorneys Dec. 18, 2001
Wesp v. Everson
Suicide letters did not waive attorney-client privilege attaching to private communications between client and his defense attorneys.
Attorneys Dec. 10, 2001
Center for Biological Diversity v. Norton
Secretary's action in light of pending suit will not justify attorney fees under "catalyst theory."
Attorneys Nov. 19, 2001