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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Approves Market Research Firm's $220K Payout for Claims of Overtime Compensation Violations

According to the court, $122,468 of that amount would be allocated to the settlement fund and distributed among 93 collective members.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Appeals Court Vacates Order Granting Law Firm Nearly $100K in Attorney Fees

A Connecticut appeals court ruled against a law firm, affirming a lower court's decision to vacate a decree awarding the firm nearly $100,000 in attorney fees.
6 minute read

Law.com

Following $1.94M Judgment, Federal Judge Slashes Plaintiff's Requested Attorney Fees and Costs by 25%

A federal judge in Maryland adopted a magistrate's recommendation in full, awarding a plaintiff in a breach-of-contract action $786,565 in fees and costs, approximately 25% less than the requested amount due to apparent duplication of efforts between old and new counsel.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

White & Case Quickly Ends $8M Suit Against Former SPAC Client, Saying It Was 'Amicably Resolved'

"White & Case LLP hereby affirms that the parties have amicably resolved their disputes and the above-entitled action, including all causes of actions, are hereby voluntarily discontinued with prejudice," said the firm's filing, in part.
6 minute read

Law.com

Is It Time for the U.S. Supreme Court to Review Incentive Awards to Class Reps?

At least two petitions for a writ of certiorari are pending before the U.S. Supreme Court over incentive awards, which compensate class representatives for their added time and work.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Following Treble Damages Award, Federal Judge Adds $359K in Attorney Fees and Costs in Consumer Suit

"The UTPCPL, unlike common law compensatory damages, is designed to make plaintiffs completely whole (without regard to legal expenses associated with litigation) and to provide incentives for attorneys to litigate these claims," U.S. District Judge Marilyn J. Horan of the Western District of Pennsylvania said.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorney Claims Wigdor Partner Poached Client in Abuse Case Against Columbia Gynecologist

David Gottlieb, accused of luring a client away from Anthony DiPietro, said the client switched representation for cause. DiPietro reached a settlement of more than $165 million against Columbia University and former gynecologist Robert Hadden on behalf of 147 women claiming sexual abuse.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

White & Case Files $8M Suit Against Former SPAC Client

The law firm says the company suddenly argued that it was "not required to pay" White & Case anything in legal fees because it didn't have a successful merger.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Explains Reduced Attorney Fee Awarded for Compelled Discovery

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Calls for Rule Change Allowing Deadline Exception in Fee-Shifting Cases

"As currently drafted, Rule 2:11-4 invites plaintiffs in LAD cases who are not—and may never be—prevailing parties under N.J.S.A. 10:5-27.1 to file meritless motions for appellate counsel fees in the Appellate Division in order to avoid an argument that they have waived their right to such fees, thus wasting judicial and litigant resources," Justice Anne M. Patterson wrote.
4 minute read

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