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Litigation

Apr. 12, 2014

McDermott battles malpractice suit

Two years ago, lawyers with McDermott Will & Emery LLP were disqualified for representing clients on both sides of a patent lawsuit. Now, the law firm wants a do-over in San Mateo County Superior Court while fighting a malpractice suit.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


REDWOOD CITY - Two years ago, lawyers with McDermott Will & Emery LLP suffered a blow when they were disqualified from a Northern District case for representing clients on both sides of the patent lawsuit. Now, the law firm wants a do-over in San Mateo County Superior Court.


In a malpractice lawsuit filed against McDermott, Web translation company MotionPoint Corp. wants the firm to fork over mor...

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