“We recognize the challenges faced by district court judges, often presiding over emotionally charged cases involving litigants and lawyers who might challenge their authority, insult their integrity, impugn their good names, and even attempt to bait them into losing control,” the New Mexico Supreme Court said in its censure. “In those instances, district court judges, […]
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'Totally Out-of-Bounds for Any Attorney in Any Case:' Federal Judge Slashes Fee Request by 70%
“District courts may clearly adjust attorney’s fees to the extent that a party is not 100 percent successful at the administrative hearing level.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Jennifer Barron, Experienced Civil Litigator, Appointed a Circuit Judge for Illinois Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Barron will step into the trial-court judge position on Feb. 15, and her appointment will end on Dec. 2, 2024, after the November 2024 general election, the Illinois State Bar Association said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Washington State AG Files Fraud, Organized Crime Charges Against Health Business
The Washington State Attorney General announced the filing of charging documents in Spokane County Superior Court for multiple fraud and organized Click Here To Read The Full Article
'It's Really Created a Buzz': Could McDonald's Decision Expand Scope for 'Caremark' Litigation?
The decision over McDonald’s officers’ liability for fostering a climate of sexual harassment has Delaware lawyers buzzing over how much of it it new law and what the impacts will be. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Finding Neither Recklessness Nor Bad Faith, Federal Court Denies Starbucks Attorney Fees Despite Victory Over NLRB
“In addition to finding that Petitioner’s claims were not frivolous, the Court does not find other evidence of Petitioner’s lack of an honesty of purpose in this case,” Judge John J. Tuchi wrote. “Moreover, Petitioner did not act recklessly by unreasonably multiplying these proceedings. Finding neither recklessness nor conduct tantamount to bad faith on the […]
Court Overturns $185M Fee Award for Quinn Emanuel in ACA Litigation
The panel, in vacating and reversing the claims court’s decision, noted that it was an “extraordinarily high award.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Court: Defendant Shouldn't Have Been Jailed for Failing to Pay Restitution That Was Never Scheduled
“This case demonstrates that these are not merely academic concerns: the defendant’s probation was erroneously revoked because neither the parties nor the judge focused on the fact that the defendant had never been adjudged to have the ability to pay restitution and that no payment schedule had been set before the probation department issued the […]
The Lawyers Are Not Alright: The Morning Minute
The news and analysis you need to start your day. Click Here To Read The Full Article
A Legal CIO's Guide to Technology Procurement In 2023
For a legal CIO, one of the key responsibilities is to establish that the organization has the right technology in place to support its operations and achieve its business goals. This can be challenging, as there are many factors to consider when choosing new technology for your organization. One bad decision can have a material […]