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Attorney Sues Houston Law Firm for Nonpayment in US Olympic Dr. Larry Nassar's Sex Abuse Cases

"At all relevant times for this matter, plaintiff was the only attorney at Berg & Androphy licensed to practice law in the State of California." said Justin C. Pfeiffer, a partner at Lewis Brisbois.
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Law.com

Federal Judge Awards Nearly $4M in 'Exceptional Case' for Attorney Fees

Following the dismissal with prejudice of a patent infringement claim brought by Realtime Adaptive Streaming against Sling TV, Dish Network and others, a federal judge in Colorado found that the case was "exceptional" and that the defendant companies were entitled to an award of attorney fees.
7 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Orders Plaintiff to Pay $63K to Defendants for 'Frivolous' Conspiracy, Legal Malpractice Claims

"The Court finds that an award of attorney's fees and costs is a necessary deterrent to Plaintiff and others similarly situated from pursuing frivolous litigation, especially where an improper purpose may be inferred," U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton of the Eastern District of Virginia wrote in an opinion filed Sept. 1. "As to Plaintiff's ability to pay, there is no evidence that Plaintiff lacks the financial resources to pay this sanction. She claims to be an extremely frugal retiree without any real property or assets, however, she has not provided any supporting financial information or documentation."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Presentation of Evidence Supporting Reasonableness of Attorney Fees—What Attorneys Need to Know

Never underestimate the need to present expert testimony to support the reasonableness of the requested attorney fees award.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Elliott Greenleaf Lawyer Seeks Renewed Bid to Claim Disputed $11M Referral Fee

According to the ex-partner's post-trial motion, filed on his behalf by George Bochetto of Bochetto & Lentz, a judge's decision denied a client's right to object to a referral arrangement.
3 minute read

Law.com

In Divorce Case Spawning Some 26 Appeals, Florida Appeals Court Reverses $226K Attorney Fee Award

"Before finding the former husband was entitled to attorney's fees, the [trial-] court stated it was reserving the issue for a subsequent hearing," said the Fourth District Court of Appeal. "But it did not do so."
4 minute read

Law.com

State High Court Sides With Attorney Accused of Legal Malpractice, But Denies Request for $92K in Fees, Costs

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a circuit court's order awarding summary judgment to a solo practitioner accused by a former attorney of legal malpractice, but further affirmed the denial of his motion for more than $92,600 in attorney fees and costs because it wasn't pursued in bad faith.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'I'm Ruined': Litigation Trend Takes Aim at Merchant Cash Advance Industry

"Federal courts have engaged in a more thorough and exacting scrutiny of merchant cash advance agreements, looking at the agreement in a holistic and comprehensive manner and the conclusions they have reached are compelling," New York Supreme Court Judge Leon Ruchelsman ruled.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Elliott Greenleaf Scores $11M Referral Fee in Dispute Against Former Shareholder

Judge Richard Haaz said the personal injury plaintiff's request that the fee go to attorney Richard DeMarco did not invalidate a 2014 fee agreement between Elliott Greenleaf and Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, the firm that litigated the lawsuit.
3 minute read

Law.com

State High Court: $48K Sanction Unwarranted for Client Who Was Represented by Experienced Counsel

"Kovach was represented by an experienced attorney who carefully and independently vetted Kovach's allegations and claims before determining she had a viable cause of action against respondents," the court said in its per curiam opinion Wednesday. "Although Rule 11 allows for the possibility of sanctions against a client, it primarily speaks in terms of an attorney's professional responsibilities. Rule 11 is not intended to be used as a weapon against a client represented by counsel, whose job it is to be knowledgeable of the law and advise a lay client on the best course of action."
4 minute read

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