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In the Matter of Jaurequi
Former attorney isn't required to reimburse bar for sums paid out as result of misconduct before he may file for reinstatement. 		Attorneys Dec. 7, 1999
In the Matter of Duxbury
Attorney's misdemeanor conviction for violating insurance law, which prohibits offer of compensation for referral of clients, only warrants six month suspension. 		Attorneys Dec. 7, 1999
Morrow v. State Bar of California
First Amendment right of state bar members isn't violated by state bar conducting political activities beyond those for which mandatory financial support is justified. 		Attorneys Dec. 2, 1999
Bolton v. Trope
Personal injury plaintiffs attorney has no duty to consult medical specialist expert unless such consultation is recommended by other medical experts. 		Attorneys Dec. 1, 1999
In re Righter
Abandonment of client and misrepresentation of case status warrants three-year suspension. 		Attorneys Nov. 24, 1999
In the Matter of Wilson
Attorney Regulation--Sexually Inappropriate Conduct Toward a Client--Public Censure. 		Attorneys Nov. 23, 1999
In the Matter of Buskirk
Attorney Regulation--Violating the Criminal Laws of a State or of the United States--Attorney Suspended. 		Attorneys Nov. 23, 1999
Dyson v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.
Law firm lacks apparent or implied authority to admit its clients liability. 		Attorneys Nov. 23, 1999
State Bar v. Hindin
Finding of over 30 violations of professional misconduct warrants recommendation for disbarment, not suspension. 		Attorneys Nov. 17, 1999
Adams v. Farmers Insurance Group
Where only attorney fees award appealed, auto accident Regulations not mandates awarding of attroney fees to the successful party. 		Attorneys Nov. 9, 1999
In re Cohen
Attorney serving trustee for client's trust must exercise professional judgment and not make loans advise to trust's interest. 		Attorneys Nov. 4, 1999
In Re Demaray
Abandonment of client in misdemeanor criminal case warrants suspension of attorney. 		Attorneys Nov. 4, 1999
In re Boyer
Attorney practicing law while suspended is guilty of punitive contempt. 		Attorneys Nov. 3, 1999
In re Smith
Disbarment proper for attorney who filed retaliatory actions against those filed requests for disciplinary investigations against him. 		Attorneys Nov. 2, 1999
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Morgan
Order 		Attorneys Oct. 27, 1999
Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect clients interest, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. 		Attorneys Oct. 21, 1999
MacDougal v. Catalyst Nightclub
When awarding attorney fees, district court may review attorney's 'billing judgment,' and reduce fees if some tasks should've been delegated to associate. 		Attorneys Oct. 18, 1999
State Bar v. Tocco
Disciplinary commission improperly modifies and supplements the findings of the hearing committee. 		Attorneys Oct. 13, 1999
Wyshak v. State Bar
Attorney who committed numerous dishonest acts involving moral turpitude, including repeated real estate scams, should be disbarred even though victims weren't clients. 		Attorneys Sep. 30, 1999
Harris v. Rudin, Richman & Appel
Although alleged settlement agreement between law firm and former client is unenforceable, plaintiff can amend complaint to pursue breach of contract claim. 		Attorneys Sep. 23, 1999
Freedom Trust v. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege doesn't apply to law firm's participation in client's bad faith denial of insurance claim. 		Attorneys Sep. 21, 1999
Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
While insurer is permitted to sue retained counsel for malpractice, insurer may not withhold fees owed to attorney pending resolution of claim. 		Attorneys Sep. 16, 1999
The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
California Rules of Professional Conduct apply to work a lawyer performs in a nonlegal capacity. 		Attorneys Sep. 14, 1999
Curtis v. Kellogg & Anderson
Legal malpractice cause of action can't be assigned by corporation's Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee. 		Attorneys Sep. 13, 1999
Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect client's interests, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. 		Attorneys Sep. 6, 1999
Pringle v. Chapelle
Simultaneous fee agreements doesn't automatically establish attorney's failure to obtain clients' consent to dual representation. 		Attorneys Sep. 2, 1999
Argaman v. Ratan
Pro per attorney may recover only costs after successful discovery motion. 		Attorneys Sep. 2, 1999
Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect client's interests, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. 		Attorneys Aug. 27, 1999
People ex rel. Dept. of Corporations v. Speedee Oil Change Systems
Conflict of interest created by 'of counsel' attorney imputed to firm, resulting in firm's disqualification. 		Attorneys Aug. 26, 1999
Jebbia v. State Bar
Amendment to statute, providing summary disbarment for criminal convictions, may not be applied to an attorney who committed the crimes before the amendment. 		Attorneys Aug. 11, 1999
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