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Judges and Judiciary

Jul. 29, 2010

Judge Erred in Disqualification

A Court of Appeal said a Los Angeles trial judge wrongly granted a non-client's motion to disqualify an opposing attorney for an alleged conflict of interest.

By Ciaran McEvoy

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A Los Angeles trial judge erred when he granted a non-client's motion to disqualify an opposing attorney for an alleged conflict of interest, Division 3 of the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday.

Superior Court Judge Joseph R. Kalin improperly disqualified Calabasas-based lawyer Bruce N. Graham in a building contract and Internet libel dispute, the court ruled in an opini...

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