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Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension. 		Attorneys Dec. 13, 2005
Martin v. Franklin Capital Corp.
Absent unusual circumstances, attorney fees should not be awarded under 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) when removing party had reasonable basis for removal. 		Attorneys Dec. 13, 2005
Opinion of Lockyer
Partner in law firm who holds real estate broker's license may represent seller in real property transaction for real estate brokerage commission. 		Attorneys Nov. 27, 2005
Horsford v. Board of Trustees of California State University
In awarding attorney fees, trial court failed generally to exercise its judicial discretion to accomplish purpose of anti-discrimination law. 		Attorneys Nov. 16, 2005
Dell Merk Inc. v. Franzia
Party in underlying construction contract dispute is entitled to attorney fees for successfully defending bank's claim. 		Attorneys Nov. 16, 2005
Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor. 		Attorneys Nov. 11, 2005
Lehtinen v. Price
Bankruptcy court had authority to sanction attorney, but should have considered American Bar Association standards in doing so. 		Attorneys Nov. 3, 2005
Salisbury v. County of Orange
Criminal defendant who sues his attorney for malpractice is entitled to have issue of his innocence determined by jury. 		Attorneys Oct. 25, 2005
Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor. 		Attorneys Oct. 17, 2005
Solv-All v. Superior Court (SMS Supermarket Service Inc.)
Party whose attorney failed to file timely answer is entitled to mandatory relief from default judgment. 		Attorneys Oct. 17, 2005
Salisbury v. County of Orange
Criminal defendant who sues his attorney for malpractice is entitled to have issue of his innocence determined by jury. 		Attorneys Oct. 17, 2005
Copren v. State Bar
Suspended attorney must comply with Rule 955 of Rules of Court if actual suspension exceeds 90 days. 		Attorneys Oct. 13, 2005
Law Offices of Dixon R. Howell v. Valley
Trial court has discretion to dismiss action for attorney fees where attorney fails to give requisite notice of client's right to arbitration. 		Attorneys Sep. 26, 2005
Cal West Nurseries Inc. v. Superior Court (A.J. West Ranch LLC)
Duty of loyalty to original client prohibits lawyer from representing second client to any extent. 		Attorneys Sep. 26, 2005
In re Silverton
Attorney's prior disbarment and present professional misconduct warrant disbarment. 		Attorneys Aug. 30, 2005
Erickson v. R.E.M. Concepts Inc.
Trial court acted within discretion by awarding attorney fees incurred in litigating common issues relevant to assigned cross-complaints. 		Attorneys Aug. 30, 2005
Hsu v. Semiconductor Systems Inc.
Trial court erred in awarding recovery of expert witness fees, general photocopying costs and expedited deposition transcript fees. 		Attorneys Aug. 30, 2005
Mothershed v. Justices of the Supreme Court
Court rules requiring attorneys practicing in state are qualified do not violate First Amendment rights of potential clients. 		Attorneys Aug. 29, 2005
Thomas v. City of Tacoma
Plaintiff's failure to recover on all theories of liability in civil rights action does not bar recovery of attorney fees. 		Attorneys Aug. 29, 2005
Abbott v. IRS
There was no credible evidence that attorney failed to properly represent estate in tax court while also working for IRS. 		Attorneys Aug. 23, 2005
Barton v. U.S. District Court (SmithKline Beecham Corp.)
Attorney-client privilege attaches to answers provided by prospective clients to questionnaire that contained clause waiving privilege. 		Attorneys Aug. 23, 2005
U.S. v. Wells
Fee arrangement which created theoretical division of loyalties did not adversely affect attorney's representation of defendant. 		Attorneys Aug. 21, 2005
Regan v. State Bar
Attorney who brought appeal against wishes of clients deserves suspension. 		Attorneys Aug. 19, 2005
Baldwin Builders v. Coast Plastering Corp.
Attorney fee clause included in indemnity agreement between general contractor and subcontractor is subject to reciprocity principles. 		Attorneys Aug. 11, 2005
Kangarlou v. Progressive Title Co. Inc.
Property buyer is entitled to attorney fees from escrow agent because escrow instructions contained attorney fees clause. 		Attorneys Aug. 9, 2005
Goldberg v. Warner/Chappell Music Inc.
Attorney's presumed possession of confidential information does not automatically cause former firm to be vicariously disqualified. 		Attorneys Aug. 8, 2005
U.S. v. Hristov
Timely-filed motion for attorney fees under Hyde Amendment may be amended under 'relation back' doctrine. 		Attorneys Aug. 8, 2005
Robbins v. Alibrandi
Trial court must decide if negotiated attorney fee amount was fair and reasonable settlement that reflects value of work performed. 		Attorneys Aug. 2, 2005
Mothershed v. Justices of the Supreme Court
Court rules requiring attorneys practicing in state are qualified do not violate First Amendment rights of potential clients. 		Attorneys Jul. 26, 2005
Silvertone on Discipline
Order 		Attorneys Jun. 23, 2005
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