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Litigation

May 11, 2016

Federal judge appears unpersuaded about Hueston Hennigan reinstatement

Judge reluctant to reinstate Hueston Hennigan as plaintiff's attorney in a fraud suit rife with conflict of interest allegations.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ANA - A federal judge appeared unpersuaded during oral arguments Monday about reinstating a law firm he had disqualified for what he called an unwaivable conflict: criminally representing one admitted health care defrauder while civilly representing the victimized insurance agency to recover millions from the criminal client's alleged co-conspirators.

"I'm not...

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