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New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

State bar bill to end double taxation of certain attorney's fees passes Senate.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Nasty Law Firm Breakup Includes Claim Florida Lawyer Stole Clients from Multiple Firms

The plaintiff alleges personal injury attorney Thomas Schmitt left a trail of law firm victims from South Florida to Orlando.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyer Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison

He must also pay nearly $1.84 million in restitution.
4 minute read

The Recorder

How to Ask About Compensation in a Job Interview Without Sounding Greedy

For some, “comp” is deliberately discussed at the very beginning to qualify a candidate's viability upfront. For others, it's a topic that remains unaddressed until it's time to talk turkey. But waiting to discuss money until the interview process is at completion is not a wise move.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Flint Water Lawyer Calls Removal Attempt 'Blatant Money Grab'

A lawyer accused of unethical conduct in the Flint water case called an attempt to oust him from his leadership appointment “nothing but a retaliatory smear campaign” and a “blatant money grab.”
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Strategies for Collecting Fees from Clients

Collecting legal fees can be just as important to a law firm's success as effectively handling client representations. Although attorneys spend years…
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Appeal Puts Spotlight on Fee Claims Against Lenders After Foreclosure

The case involves a demand for reimbursement for a condo association's collection efforts targeting U.S. Bank.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California Grabs Legal-Fee Slice From Anthem and Cigna in Antitrust Suit

The plaintiff states will divide the settlement funds. California, Connecticut, New York, Georgia and the District of Columbia were among the states that challenged the proposed $54 billion tie-up.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Anthem, Cigna Pay $3M in Legal Fees to States That Sued to Block Merger

The plaintiff states will divide the settlement funds. California, Connecticut, New York, Georgia and the District of Columbia were among the states that challenged the proposed $54 billion tie-up.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

In Fight for Attorney Fees, 'Prevailing Party' Becomes Slippery Notion

The case turned on which party "substantially prevailed" in a foreclosure, after a short sale that generated about $1 million for the bank and nothing for the borrower.
4 minute read

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