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Abbott Laboratories v. Superior Court
Pursuant to the California Constitution, a District Attorney has no authority to sue on behalf of all Californians; DA merely has jurisdiction over the County he or she serves. 		Attorneys 4DCA/1 Jun. 4, 2018
Magana v. Superior Court (San Mateo)
A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it removed defense counsel to ensure adequate representation; although such authority should be used sparingly. 		Attorneys 1DCA/4 May 1, 2018
People v. Arredondo et al.
Prosecutor repeatedly referring to defendants as cockroaches amounts to misconduct, requires reversal of jury's gang findings. 		Attorneys 1DCA/4 Mar. 21, 2018
Sali v. Corona Regional Medical Center
Rule of Civil Procedure 37(a) allows court to issue order compelling deposition of nonparty expert witness and impose sanctions upon non-compliant party if witness fails to appear where sanctions are reasonable. 		Attorneys 9th Mar. 20, 2018

Opinion 		Attorneys Mar. 19, 2018
Heller Ehrman LLP v. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dissolved law firm maintains no property interest in legal matters handled on hourly basis at time of firm's dissolution. 		Attorneys CASC Mar. 6, 2018
California Self-Insurers' Security Fund v. Superior Court (Orange)
Petition granted where court must look to whether brief tenure of attorney at plaintiff firm merits disqualification where he previously represented defendants. 		Attorneys 4DCA/3 Jan. 30, 2018
People v. Lucero
A trial court is not required to conduct a 'Marsden' hearing to relieve ineffective counsel on its own motion. 		Attorneys 4DCA/2 Dec. 18, 2017
Morrill v. Scott Financial Corporation
Court lacks personal jurisdiction over defendant where conduct is not directed toward forum state. 		Attorneys 9th Oct. 24, 2017
Lynn v. George
‘Potential’ attorney-client relationship with ‘alleged’ partnership is insufficient to disqualify attorney as counsel. 		Attorneys 4DCA/3 Sep. 25, 2017
Roth v. Plikaytis
Failure to consider litigant’s previously filed supported documents incorporated by reference in attorney fee motion results in remand for recalculation of award. 		Attorneys 4DCA/1 Sep. 14, 2017
Beachcomber Management Crystal Cove v. Superior Court
Successive representation rules generally do not bar attorney from continuing to represent insider of closely held company in a derivative lawsuit pursuant to ‘Forrest v. Baeza.’ 		Attorneys California Courts of Appeal Aug. 1, 2017
Decker v. Berryhill
Social Security claimant's application for attorney fees properly denied, where Commissioner's position in opposing remand is substantially justified under Equal Access to Justice Act. 		Attorneys May 10, 2017
Gardner v. Berryhill
Commissioner of Social Security position that ALJ correctly determined case based on 'interim' report not justified, as district court was required to consider 'final' report's bearing on whole case. 		Attorneys May 10, 2017
Save Our Heritage Organisation v. City of San Diego (Plaza de Panama Committee)
City project proponent cannot win attorney fees despite prevailing on appeal, as opposing party did not seek to 'adversely affect public interest' in challenging revitalization of San Diego's Balboa Park. 		Attorneys Apr. 28, 2017
Weeden v. Johnson
Attorney's failure to pursue psychological testing for minor client accused of felony murder constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel, as not pursuing testing is not a 'trial strategy.' 		Attorneys Apr. 24, 2017
Broadway Victoria LLC v. Norminton, Wiita & Fuster
Grant of nonsuit proper, where claim for breach of fiduciary duty duplicative of claim for professional negligence. 		Attorneys Apr. 21, 2017
McDermott Will & Emery LLP v. Superior Court (Hausman)
Disqualification of law firm appropriate following firm's violation of ethical obligations regarding use of inadvertently disclosed privileged email. 		Attorneys Apr. 20, 2017
Goodyear Tire v. Haeger
Award of attorney's fees is abuse of discretion as district court failed to make 'causal connection' between party's failure to comply with discovery requests and legal costs. 		Attorneys Apr. 19, 2017
Irvine Unified School District v. K.G.
Student who successfully petitioned ALJ to find government agency responsible for funding education is prevailing party for purposes of attorneys' fees, as ensuing federal case was filed by school district. 		Attorneys Apr. 14, 2017
Yale v. Bowne
In legal malpractice action concerning preparation of estate plan, jury properly instructed on comparative fault where client's own conduct contributed to her harm. 		Attorneys Mar. 13, 2017
Flake v. Neumiller & Beardslee
Malpractice action is time-barred where it was filed more than one year after attorney filed motion to withdraw, but within one year of court's granting of that motion. 		Attorneys Mar. 6, 2017
Jones v. Whisenand
'Actual innocence' requirement for legal malpractice claim does not apply to Sexually Violent Predator Act proceedings especially where offender's SVPA proceedings remain pending. 		Attorneys Feb. 14, 2017
Leighton v. Forster
Attorney unsuccessful in overturning summary judgment in favor of purported client, where unsigned attorney fee contract renders contract unenforceable. 		Attorneys Feb. 13, 2017
Millview Co. Water Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Board
Litigation securing appellate opinion on water rights does not merit private attorney general attorney fees as claimants' million dollar stakes do not 'transcend personal interest.' 		Attorneys Nov. 6, 2016
Drakes Bay Oyster Co. v. California Coastal Commission
Administrative agency's enforcement staff's assistance in litigation following conclusion of hearing does not constitute due process violation. 		Attorneys Oct. 31, 2016
Bundy v. District Court of Nevada (United States)
Chosen attorney's pattern of ethics proceedings, lack of candor supports district court's rejection of pro hac vice application involving high profile 'Bundy' criminal case. 		Attorneys Oct. 31, 2016
Walker v. Apple Inc.
Court properly granted motion to disqualify firm representing plaintiffs in two concurrent wage-and-hour class actions against Apple. 		Attorneys Oct. 30, 2016
Millview Co. Water Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Board
Litigation securing appellate opinion on water rights does not merit private attorney general attorney fees as claimants' million dollar stakes do not 'transcend personal interest.' 		Attorneys Oct. 26, 2016
SunEarth Inc. v. Sun Earth Solar Power Co.
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions altering how courts should analyze requests for attorney fees under Lanham Act require use of 'totality of the circumstances' test. 		Attorneys Oct. 24, 2016
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