(Volume 2, Issue 15) In assessing the reasonableness of the number of hours expended, courts may review the billing records to determine whether the billing…
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According to a recent article published by CNN Money, Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy legal and other professional fees and expenses have reached $1.6 billion as of…
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As with many municipalities, the City of Upland, CA believes that in recent years there has been a lack of oversight in legal spending which…
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(Volume 2, Issue 14) A United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently ruled on a plaintiff’s application for attorney’s fees, reducing…
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(Volume 2, Issue 13) In 2010, a United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims reduced a request for attorneys’ fees from $10,442.69 to $7,832.02.…
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A collection of legal fee articles from the past week... Heller Attorneys’ Fees Ready for Appeal (LegalTimes) – Lead attorney for victorious plaintiff Heller is…
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(Volume 2, Issue 12) In July 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the District of Nebraska reduced requested attorney’s fee from $5,636 to $3,500. In…
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(Volume 2, Issue 11) In January 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of New York reduced requested attorneys’ fees from $143,478.2 to…
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The New York Times recently reported that the legal cost to defend three former executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is approaching $100 million.…
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(Volume 2, Issue 10) Under federal employee rights laws, the successful party in a health insurance coverage suit is entitled to a reward of his…
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