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New Jersey Law Journal

Random Audit of Veteran Attorney Results in Admonition for Recordkeeping Deficiencies

"In imposing only an admonition, the Board weighed, in mitigation, that none of respondent's clients were harmed, he stipulated to his misconduct and consented to discipline, and, most significantly, he has no prior discipline in more than fifty years at the bar," a Disciplinary Review Board letter said.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Reapproves $3.2M Class Counsel Fee Award Thrown Out by 3rd Circuit in Wawa Litigation

"The court got it right the first time, but we're pleased that the court took the time to write a thorough opinion that will undoubtedly be cited in future fee motions filed within the Third Circuit," co-lead plaintiffs counsel Benjamin Johns, with Shub & Johns, said.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$239K Sanction Against Law Firm Lifted: Judge Abused Discretion

The judge had come under previous scrutiny for two fictional novels she wrote and published, which critics claim appear to be based on real litigation.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Restrictions on Referral Fees May Harm Clients. State Supreme Court Should Review New Disciplinary Directive

There is no reason to treat out-of-state attorneys differently than in-state attorneys if we want only the more qualified attorneys to receive referrals in specialized areas of work.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Am Law Firm's $104K Attorney Fees Claim Struck by Florida Federal Court

"This situation is precisely why claims not raised before the court rules are forfeited; otherwise, the court's rulings would never be final," the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida held.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Dismisses Phila. Lawyer's 3rd Bid to Sue Pierce Bainbridge for Attorney Fees

"This allegedly new evidence of fraud undermines the very existence of an enforceable settlement agreement and, in fact, makes any such agreement, if one existed, voidable, not enforceable," Judge Nitza Quiñones Alejandro ruled.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Sues to Enforce $1 Million Judgment Against Ex-Client

Gibson Dunn filed an Article 75 petition seeking a judgment in support of an arbitration agreement rendered in November.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

'We're Down the Homestretch': Opposing Counsel Say Lin Wood Defamation Trial Could Happen in 2024

"[The latest order] is an unusual ruling insofar as the judge found falsity, which is usually a major factual issue in a defamation case," plaintiff's counsel Andrew Beal said
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Law.com

Utah High Court Affirms Lower, 2.29% Postjudgment Rate in $9.5M Arbitration Dispute

"The UFJA provides a means of domesticating a foreign judgment and identifies how Utah courts must treat these domesticated judgments. Although the UFJA does not specifically address the question of postjudgment interest, subsection 78B-5-302(3) supports the district court's conclusion," Justice John Pearce said.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Plaintiffs Attorneys Trade Suits Following Split

Thomas Duffy accused his former law partner Ken Fulginiti of withholding settlement fees on Wednesday, just a week after Fulginiti filed his own lawsuit—withdrawn a day later—accusing Duffy of defrauding him of millions.
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