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New York Law Journal

In Fee Dispute Between Personal Injury Firms in Settled Case, Lower Court's Award, and Discretion, Stands

"The issue of apportionment of an attorney's fee is controlled by the circumstances and equities of each particular case, and the trial court is in the best position to assess such factors," wrote an Appellate Division, Second Department panel.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Court OKs Attorney Fees for Time Spent Seeking Attorney Fees

Attorneys can petition to recover fees under the Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Law for time they spent preparing and litigating fee petitions—but only within reason, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled in a case that could prove instructive for litigators across the state.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

'Structural and Procedural Flaws' Foul Up Fees in Syngenta Settlement

More than $440 million in common benefit fees have been allocated in a class action settlement with Syngenta, prompting multiple appeals, but a federal judge's order this month threw a big wrench in the process.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trump Org Must Face Claims in Michael Cohen Legal Fees Lawsuit

It's not yet clear how much of Cohen's hefty outstanding legal fees are related to investigations that could be covered by the Trump Organization's alleged commitment to pay his bills.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Lawyer Ronny Krist Charged for Slapping Plaintiff's Attorney Before Deposition

A lawyer for Ronny Krist said the 83-year-old "deservedly slapped the shit" out of another attorney for being disrespectful.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Client Beats Back Attorney's Mandatory Arbitration Clause in Fee Fight

The panel found the legal work exceeded the scope of representation listed in the engagement agreement, and was not subject to arbitration.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Current State of Attorney Fees

Dov Treiman discusses 'Krodel v. Amalgamated Dwellings,' a recent decision of the Appellate Division, First Department, which "inspires us to re-examine New York’s doctrine about recovering attorney fees in litigation."
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

5 Lawyers Litigating Hartford Class Action Over MDC Water Surcharges

Attorneys from Robinson & Cole and Izard, Kindall & Raabe are facing off before Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher over the Metropolitan District Commission's annual surcharges on water rates.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Fee Fight Between Texas, Phila. Firms in $44M Injury Case Stays in Pa.

“Moreover, by referring the clients to Sheridan & Murray and entering into a referral agreement, the Roberts Firm set in motion litigation in Pennsylvania from which the Roberts Firm hoped to profit,” Judge Joshua Wolson said.
4 minute read

The Recorder

‘Sheppard Mullin’ Decision One Year Later: Problems for Streamlined Enforcement of Arbitration Provisions in Attorney-Client Fee Agreements

In the past year since 'Sheppard Mullin', the fallout has been palpable.
7 minute read

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