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California Supreme Court

Apr. 29, 2016

State high court to review legal fee dispute

The state Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review a $1.3 million legal fee dispute pitting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP against former firm client J-M Manufacturing Company Inc.

By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The state Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review a $1.3 million legal fee dispute pitting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP against former firm client J-M Manufacturing Company Inc.

By accepting the case, the high court has an opportunity to provide clearer guidelines on how law firms and clients can enter into advance conflict waivers.

Sheppard Mullin lawyer...

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