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Litigation

Feb. 21, 2003

Court to Hear Catalyst Theory

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will decide whether attorneys can be awarded fees if their legal efforts were the catalyst for bringing about the relief sought by the litigation.

By Philip Carrizosa
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will decide whether attorneys can be awarded fees if their legal efforts were the catalyst for bringing about the relief sought by the litigation.
        The action will resolve an imp...

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