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Attorney Loses License After Using 6-Year-Old's Special-Needs Trust to Pay Law Firm Expenses

Arif told investigators he could not afford to pay law firm expenses and salaries with his own funds, so he loaned himself money from the SNT.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'That Annoys Judges': How a Miami Lawyer Clinched a $168,000 Attorney-Fee Award

U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez awarded a six-figure payday to Robert Einhorn, a partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

$100 a Month? Ga. Lawyer Challenges Judge's Payment Plan for Attorney Fees; Clarifies Case Law

"To me, this case was not so much about the money that was due, as much as it was that we need to define what a money judgment is in Georgia to make it clear," said attorney Jason G. Smith of Piedmont Southern Law.
4 minute read

Law.com

Nearly $200M in Legal Fees Awarded in Flint Water Settlement

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Judith Levy granted the fees, which are slightly less than lead counsel's initial request of $202 million.
4 minute read

Law.com

Arizona High Court: Crime Victim's Hiring of Private Lawyer Must Be 'Reasonably Necessary' to Warrant Fee Award

The high court said the ruling was intended to provide "broad guidance" for lower courts on what it called a "recurring issue of statewide importance."
8 minute read

Law.com

Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Netflix Says Two Voluntary Dismissals Make Us Prevailing Party + Desmarais and McCarter Guide Glaxo to $1.25 Billion Settlement With Gilead + Stark Set to Be Confirmed Monday

Realtime Adaptive Streaming dismissed a Delaware suit against Netfiix, refiled it in California, then dismissed it again. Now it's arguing to the Federal Circuit that Netflix didn't 'prevail,' and that forum shopping alone isn't grounds for fee shifting.
8 minute read

Law.com

'Something About This Settlement Stinks.' Objectors Target Timing of Attorney Fees in TikTok Settlement

The deadline to object or opt out of the $92 million privacy settlement with TikTok is Jan. 31, but lead counsel aren't expected to file their motion for attorney fees until March 31.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Baker Donelson Shareholder Appeals to 11th Circuit for Attorney Fees in Ford Guardianship Dispute

The law firm had represented the daughters of Kathleen DuRoss Ford, widow of Henry Ford II, in their attempt to oust West Palm Beach attorney Frank Chopin as guardian of Ford's estate.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

High-Profile Personal Injury Lawyer, Client Who Won Record $20M Award Sue Each Other Over Part of Settlement

Manhattan-based lawyer Benedict Morelli and his client, Mark Perez, have been in a dispute for more than a year over what the contingency amount should be for post-trial and appellate work done, according to court records.
5 minute read

Law.com

Could New Rules Rein In 'Totally Out of Control' MDL Fees?

Roundup MDL Judge Vince Chhabria called on a federal rules committee last year to review common benefit fees in multidistrict litigation, which he called "totally out of control." But rules changes are unlikely.
8 minute read

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