| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99SA48
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In the Matter of Kearns
Mitigating factors warrant public censure, not suspension, of attorney convicted of vehicular assault and driving under the influence. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 22, 1999 | |
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99-9523
|
L & T Fabrication & Construction Inc. v. The Secretary of Labor
'Final decision' required under the Equal Access to Justice Act must be made by agency, not administrative law judge. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 22, 1999 | |
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95-0037
|
County of Orange v. Merill Lynch & Co. Inc. (In re County of Orange)
Law firm fee agreement that is based on fixed hourly billing rates, but provides for possible increase after performance, is valid. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 17, 1999 | |
|
98SA504
|
In re Thompson
Attorney disbarred after misappropriating client funds. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 16, 1999 | |
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99SA51
|
In re Gibson
Attorney suspended for neglecting client's case, and not informing client for over 4 years that case had been dismissed. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-O-02321
|
In re Matter of Respondent Z
State Bar Court isn't required to include in imposition of each reproval a requirement that the disciplined attorney attend bar ethics school. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 7, 1999 | |
|
99-R-10528
|
In the Matter of Jaurequi
Former attorney isn't required to reimburse bar for sums paid out as result of misconduct before he may file for reinstatement. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 7, 1999 | |
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96-C-03132
|
In the Matter of Duxbury
Attorney's misdemeanor conviction for violating insurance law, which prohibits offer of compensation for referral of clients, only warrants six month suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 7, 1999 | |
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97-17008
|
Morrow v. State Bar of California
First Amendment right of state bar members isn't violated by state bar conducting political activities beyond those for which mandatory financial support is justified. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 2, 1999 | |
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B123278
|
Bolton v. Trope
Personal injury plaintiffs attorney has no duty to consult medical specialist expert unless such consultation is recommended by other medical experts. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 1, 1999 | |
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99SA43
|
In re Righter
Abandonment of client and misrepresentation of case status warrants three-year suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 24, 1999 | |
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99SA46
|
In the Matter of Wilson
Attorney Regulation--Sexually Inappropriate Conduct Toward a Client--Public Censure. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 23, 1999 | |
|
99SA57
|
In the Matter of Buskirk
Attorney Regulation--Violating the Criminal Laws of a State or of the United States--Attorney Suspended. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 23, 1999 | |
|
98-0061
|
Dyson v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.
Law firm lacks apparent or implied authority to admit its clients liability. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 23, 1999 | |
|
88-O-12721
|
State Bar v. Hindin
Finding of over 30 violations of professional misconduct warrants recommendation for disbarment, not suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 17, 1999 | |
|
98sc42
|
Adams v. Farmers Insurance Group
Where only attorney fees award appealed, auto accident Regulations not mandates awarding of attroney fees to the successful party. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
|
97SA211
|
In re Cohen
Attorney serving trustee for client's trust must exercise professional judgment and not make loans advise to trust's interest. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
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99SA74
|
In Re Demaray
Abandonment of client in misdemeanor criminal case warrants suspension of attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
|
98SA58
|
In re Boyer
Attorney practicing law while suspended is guilty of punitive contempt. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 3, 1999 | |
|
97SA344 and 98SA8
|
In re Smith
Disbarment proper for attorney who filed retaliatory actions against those filed requests for disciplinary investigations against him. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 2, 1999 | |
|
99-8000
|
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Morgan
Order |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 27, 1999 | |
|
B117061
|
Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect clients interest, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 21, 1999 | |
|
96-3991
|
MacDougal v. Catalyst Nightclub
When awarding attorney fees, district court may review attorney's 'billing judgment,' and reduce fees if some tasks should've been delegated to associate. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 18, 1999 | |
|
98-0056
|
State Bar v. Tocco
Disciplinary commission improperly modifies and supplements the findings of the hearing committee. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 13, 1999 | |
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92-20339 and 95-13441
|
Wyshak v. State Bar
Attorney who committed numerous dishonest acts involving moral turpitude, including repeated real estate scams, should be disbarred even though victims weren't clients. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
|
B125227
|
Harris v. Rudin, Richman & Appel
Although alleged settlement agreement between law firm and former client is unenforceable, plaintiff can amend complaint to pursue breach of contract claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
97-1501
|
Freedom Trust v. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege doesn't apply to law firm's participation in client's bad faith denial of insurance claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 21, 1999 | |
|
98-0509
|
Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
While insurer is permitted to sue retained counsel for malpractice, insurer may not withhold fees owed to attorney pending resolution of claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
|
99-154
|
The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
California Rules of Professional Conduct apply to work a lawyer performs in a nonlegal capacity. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
|
B117633
|
Curtis v. Kellogg & Anderson
Legal malpractice cause of action can't be assigned by corporation's Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 |
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