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The New Lawyer Supplement

May 24, 2006

Performance Test B - Defendant Wants Counsel Disqualified for Making Ex Parte Contacts

Re: Hensen v. Build a Burger Our firm represents Gail Hensen in an action against Build a Burger (Burger), the regional fast food restaurant chain. During a deposition yesterday, an issue arose whether there had been improper contact by this firm with two witnesses. After a conversation with the judge, both parties were ordered to submit simultaneous briefs addressing Burger's allegation that our firm engaged in improper ex parte communication with two Burger employees.

QUESTION
     
      Cohen & Mandel
      Attorney sat Law
      12 Manning Blvd.
      Balston Springs, Columbia
     
      To: Applicant
     
      Fro...

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