Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B121125
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. La Conchita Ranch Company
Move to disqualify attorney is meritless when only a hypothetical conflict of interest exists. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-H-10744
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Pyle v. State Bar
Additional duties may be imposed on a reproval order if they're reasonably related and serve public interest. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-16692
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Z. A. v. San Bruno Park School District
Attorney fees can't be awarded to party represented by unlicensed attorney in state administrative proceedings. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G021136
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Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Inc. v. Wiz Technology Inc.
Law firm can only be disqualified for conflict of interest if it possesses confidential attorney-client information from party seeking disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
94-O-12203, 94-O-12381, 94-O-12749, 94-O-13307, 94-O-13563, 94-O-14572, 94-O-16115 & 94-O-16731
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Dixon v. State Bar
The magnitude of attorney's misconduct coupled with her lack of recognition of that misconduct, requires disbarment |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 27, 1999 | |
98-0033
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Giles v. Marce
Arizona law doesn't bar a claim of abuse of process against opposing counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
98-0040
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Speer v. Donfeld
Judge abuses discretion by revoking admission pro hac vice where substantial evidence doesn't support the ruling. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 23, 1999 | |
G022588
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Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
A081771
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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Superior Court (Smee)
Attorney-client privilege may apply to documents created during internal sexual harassment investigation. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
B117626
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Manfredi & Levine v. Superior Court (Barles)
Court needn't allow withdrawal based on ethical conflict if attorney won't disclose nature of conflict. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-2494 WHO, 97-2484 WHO, 97-0378 WHO, 98-0285 WHO
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GATX/Airlog Co. v. Evergreen International Airlines Inc.
Firm violates duty of loyalty by representing clients with adverse interests in same matter without waiver. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16190
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Paul Oil Co. v. Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
District court must determine whether attorney played role in preparing sham affidavit. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 17, 1999 | |
98-1243
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Varallo v. The Supreme Court of Colorado
Order |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 16, 1999 | |
G022588
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Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
S073756
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In re Governor's Letter Requesting the Supreme Court of California to Assume Control Over Attorney Discipline System
Supreme Court imposes regulatory fee upon attorneys for purpose of supporting disciplinary system. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
D026878
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Galanek v. Wismar
Attorney who lost critical evidence has burden of proving plaintiff wouldn't have won underlying case. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A079747
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Alternative Systems Inc. v. Carey
Attorney-client fee arrangement with mandatory arbitration clause pre-empted by California Codes. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 8, 1999 | |
B120650
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Wager v. Mirzayance
Dismissal warranted where no notice of right to arbitrate fee dispute is provided to retainer agreement guarantors. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
98-16213
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In re Grand Jury Proceedings
Prosecutor doesn't need to invoke crime-fraud exception to compel attorney who advised pension fund's testimony. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 1, 1999 | |
G020262
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Hall v. Harker
Fair and impartial trial impossible where trial judge is obviously biased against attorneys. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A078736
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Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP
Alleged conflict between parties prevents representation by same law firm if 'unity of interest' is found. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-C-10652
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Matter of Weber
State Bar Court not allowed to weigh evidence when all elements of summary disbarment statute are met. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 23, 1999 | |
98SA305
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People v. Myers
Attorney who failed to appear for own drunk driving trial and discipline hearing is suspended. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 1998 | |
98SA436
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People v. Perkell
Attorney who failed to file Federal Income Tax Form is publicly Censured. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 1998 | |
98SA72
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People v. Mitchell
Lawyer that misrepresents facts for purposes of obtaining loan or license is subject to suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 29, 1998 | |
98SA411
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People v. Kiely
Lawyer disbarred in reciprocal discipline case for making false statements on credit application. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 15, 1998 | |
98SA370
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People v. Madrid
Lawyer suspended for accepting cocaine in exchange for legal services. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 9, 1998 | |
98SA345
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People v. Henderson
Pattern of misconduct including neglect and failure to protect client interests warrants three years' suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
98SA400
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People v. Hockley
Statute of limitations error warrants public censure. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
98SA265
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People v. Huntizinger
Litigation tactics in defense of legal malpractice action warrant three months' suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 |