In a social security case, the lawyer requested compensation under the Equal Access to Justice Act [EAJA; 28 U.S.C. §2412(d)]. The magistrate determined the 60.5 hours the claimant’s attorney spent working on the case were excessive. He reduced the number of hours to 41.1. The Ninth Circuit reversed and stated: “We hold that it is […]
Construction Attorney in Yucaipa
Mark Mellor is a construction attorney that serves all of the Southern California area including the city of Yucaipa. In this video, Mr. Mellor discusses the requirements for filing a Mechanic’s Lien.
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In California, Some Covenants Not To Compete Are Okay; Some Are Not.
Defendant sold his stock in Crave Entertainment Group to Handleman Company. As part of the stock purchase agreement, defendant signed a three-year covenant not to compete. At the same time, he signed an employment contract with Crave, by then owned by Handleman. The employment agreement contained a one-year covenant not to compete which would become […]
California Supreme Court Repudiates Common Law Release Rule.
Guardian ad litem settled with a pediatrician for $1 million for baby’s irreversible brain damage. At trial, a jury found the pediatrician 55 percent at fault, the hospital 40 percent at fault and the parents 5 percent at fault. The hospital appealed, contending that under the common law “release rule,” the settlement with the pediatrician […]
Supreme Court Denied Review In Order For Juror To Disclose Facebook Posts.
A few months ago, we reported on a unique order involving a juror and his Facebook posts. The California Supreme Court just denied review, so the case stands. Juror Number One v. Sup. Ct. (Royster) (Cal. Sup. Ct.; August 22, 2012) (Case No. S203713). Here is what we previously reported: Following a criminal conviction, the […]
It goes down shockingly easy
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Actress, Lisa Kudrow, “Pheobe” On Friends, Was Sued By Her Personal Manager. The Manager’s Expert’s Declaration In Opposition To Kudrow’s Motion For Summary Judgment Raised Questions Of Fact; Summary Judgment Reversed.
An entertainer (Lisa Kudrow) terminated the services of her personal manager, and the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the entertainer after the manager brought a breach of contract action claiming he should continue to receive a percentage of her income pursuant to custom and usage in the industry. The trial judge excluded […]
Unsettled Issue Provided Justification For Opposing A Motion; Sanctions Against Client And Lawyer Reversed.
A deponent’s wife was sued for allegedly causing severe personal injuries when she struck a woman on a bicycle while she was driving her car. In separate criminal proceedings, the deponent’s wife pled guilty to felony driving under the influence of prescription medications. At the deposition, the deponent was asked certain questions which raised a […]
Right To A Jury Trial.
Insurance company agreed to continue paying disability payments while it investigated whether or not insured was totally disabled. At the conclusion of its investigation, the insurance company filed a declaratory relief action. The insured asked for a jury trial, and the insurance company prevailed upon the trial court to deny the request because it was […]
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