Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B117061
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Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect client's interests, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
B125935
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Pringle v. Chapelle
Simultaneous fee agreements doesn't automatically establish attorney's failure to obtain clients' consent to dual representation. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B115047
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Argaman v. Ratan
Pro per attorney may recover only costs after successful discovery motion. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B117061
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Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect client's interests, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 27, 1999 | |
S058639
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People ex rel. Dept. of Corporations v. Speedee Oil Change Systems
Conflict of interest created by 'of counsel' attorney imputed to firm, resulting in firm's disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 26, 1999 | |
97-C-17839
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Jebbia v. State Bar
Amendment to statute, providing summary disbarment for criminal convictions, may not be applied to an attorney who committed the crimes before the amendment. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 11, 1999 | |
94-O-11471
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Phillips v. State Bar
Statute providing for automatic inactive enrollment after state bar judge recommends disbarment may not be applied retroactively. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 11, 1999 | |
B122465
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Marshak v. Ballesteros
In legal malpractice action, client must show that he would have received better result if attorney had recommended rejection of settlement offer. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
91-R-02993
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State Bar v. Kirwan
Hearing judge can consider evidence on remand regarding attorney's moral qualifications for reinstatement to practice. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
F031707
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Attorney retained by insurance company to represent insured also has an attorney-client relationship with company for disqualification purposes. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
G019790
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Kroll & Kroll v. Paris & Paris
Indemnity may not be sought in a malpractice action from counsel who concurrently, but independently, also represents the client. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
B121384
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Blum v. Republic Bank
Scheduling status conference with court clerk does not violate local rule limiting ex parte communication and is not sanctionable. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
95-15134
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In re FPI/Agretech Securities Litigation
Relative efforts of co-counsel and benefits conferred on class support refusing fee allocation proposal. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 3, 1999 | |
96-V-01909
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Murphy v. State Bar
Absent extraordinary circumstances, rehabilitation for suspension relief considers only conduct after last discipline causing suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 3, 1999 | |
A070881
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Cal Pak Delivery Inc. v. United Parcel Service Inc. (Khourie)
Attorney is justifiably disqualified after offering to sell out client and seeking millions for personal payment. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 3, 1999 | |
93-56675, 93-56676 and 94-56695 93-56675, 93-566
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State of Florida ex rel. Butterworth v. Exxon Corp.
Reasonableness of hours and rates are considered in common fund cases fee awards after lodestar overcompensation. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 30, 1999 | |
99-153
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The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct Formal Opinion No. 1999-153
Counsel may represent both close corporation and its president-shareholder in suit brought by only other shareholder, provided informed consent is obtained. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 29, 1999 | |
B099424
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Tibor v. Superior Court (McNamara)
In legal malpractice action, criminal defendant must prove both his innocence and his attorney's negligence. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
94-55024
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Trulis v. Barton
Counsel's intentional disregard of client's instructions for dismissal from suit is reckless and warrants sanctions. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
B088602
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Hon v. Marshall
No attorney fees are awarded if parties prevail only due to jurisdictional defect. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
92-O-11298 and 93-O-13549
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Sullivan v. State Bar
Suspension for 89 days is excessive in light of attorney's 21 years of blemish-free practice. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
91-O-01279
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Kritzer v. State Bar
Attorney's admission of nine acts of serious misconduct constitutes aggravating circumstances warranting disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
90-O-15007
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Respondent X v. State Bar
Unusual circumstances surrounding attorney's willful violation of confidentiality order warrants private reproval. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
94-O-12212
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Johnston v. State Bar
60-day period of actual suspension is appropriate for attorney's failure to perform competently. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
96-15461
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Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. v. Batarse
Order imposing sanctions must be based on explicit finding attorney's conduct constituted bad faith. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 16, 1999 | |
S057125
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Birbrower, Montalbano, Condon & Frank v. Superior Court (Esq Bsuiness, Services, Incorp.)
Lack of California law license defeats New York attorneys' entitlement to fees for California representation. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
G024438
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Austin v. Superior Court (Chambers, Noronha & Lowry)
Attorney sued for malpractice cannot cross-complain against former client's current lawyer for indemnity or contribution. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
94-O-18609
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Elliott v. State Bar
Restitution and suspension is appropriate discipline for failure to hold client's money in trust. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
G014752
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Passante v. McWilliam
Stock promise to attorney is unenforceable since violation of attorney's ethical obligation or unbargained for promise. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
95-173
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In re Quantum Health Resources Inc. Securities Litigation
Attorney fees for securities class action suits should be based on individual case risk. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 30, 1999 |