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State Bar of California Trustees Vote for Lower Increase in Attorney Fees

In a recent decision, the trustees of the State Bar of California have opted for a $125 increase in mandatory…

California State Bar Seeks Significant Fee Increase to Address Financial Strain

In response to looming financial challenges, the State Bar of California is pushing for a substantial increase in annual fees…

Federal Jury Rejects Former Lawyer’s Claims of Racial Discrimination at Davis Polk & Wardwell

A federal jury in Manhattan delivered a verdict on Monday, dismissing allegations brought forth by Kaloma Cardwell, a former lawyer…

Lawyers Challenge Government’s Attempt to Ban Jury Trials in Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Case

Government Faces Opposition in Resolution of Compensation Claims Lawyers representing victims of the Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination are pushing…

Federal Judge Slashes Quinn Emanuel’s Fee Request in Virginia Settlement

A Federal Judge in Virginia Takes a Stand In a significant development, a federal judge in Virginia has substantially reduced…

David Boies Raises Hourly Billing Rate to $2,110 Amid Class Action Lawsuit

Leading litigator David Boies, renowned for his legal prowess, has escalated his hourly billing rate to an astonishing $2,110. This…

Former BigLaw Partner Ordered to Pay Firm More in Attorney Fees Than Awarded

A New York judge has upheld an arbitrator's decision to award $224,000 in unpaid fees to a former Holland &…

Quick! Let’s Move to Trinidad and Tobago to Practice Law

Summary: A handful of Trinidad and Tobago lawyers are raking in millions. Is corruption to blame? How would you like to make $58 million for…

More Lawyers Accepting Bitcoin

Summary: More lawyers are accepting Bitcoins from clients, but not for retainers. Imagine being able to pay your lawyer with a…

Kentucky Will Fight to Defend Traditional Marriage

Summary: With Kentucky’s Attorney General backing out, Gov. Beshear had to hire a private lawyers to keep the fight against…

Bailey Perrin Bailey Wins $181 Million Attorney Fees in Risperdal Medicaid Fraud

On Friday, Arkansas state judge Tim Fox ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $181 million in attorney fees to the…

Two Little Law Firms Maintain Their Honor against Big Brother Cleary Gottlieb

On Wednesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals published its written decision in a case involving two little law…