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Federal Judges Lays Into Biglaw Attorneys For Running Up Legal Bills

Judge Talwani criticized law firms for over-litigating and increasing legal fees in a complex case involving Advent International and Servicios Funerarios GG.

Developments In Equity Partnerships! - See Also

Mergers in legal firms lead to all-equity partnerships and significant shifts in the industry.
#rudy-giuliani

Giuliani Tries to Protect Trump, Despite Unpaid $2 Million Legal Bill

Giuliani claims Trump campaign owes him $2 million for legal work, despite Trump's refusal to pay.

Rudy Giuliani Claims Trump Campaign Owes Him $2 Million

Rudy Giuliani claims that Trump's 2020 campaign owes him $2 million in legal fees.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages to election workers he defamed.

Giuliani Tries to Protect Trump, Despite Unpaid $2 Million Legal Bill

Giuliani claims Trump campaign owes him $2 million for legal work, despite Trump's refusal to pay.

Rudy Giuliani Claims Trump Campaign Owes Him $2 Million

Rudy Giuliani claims that Trump's 2020 campaign owes him $2 million in legal fees.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages to election workers he defamed.
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Coleen Rooney legal bill is 1.8m from Wagatha Christie battle, court hears

Coleen Rooney's legal fees in the Wagatha Christie case exceeded 1.8 million, raising concerns over excessive costs in high-profile libel trials.

Prince Harry drops libel claim against UK paper hours before set to hand over documents to the court

Prince Harry withdrew his libel case against a UK newspaper just hours before handing over relevant documents to the High Court.
Harry may have to pay over $950,000 in fees for the newspaper and his own attorneys.
He had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over an article that accused him of misleading the public about paying for personal security.

Coleen Rooney legal bill is 1.8m from Wagatha Christie battle, court hears

Coleen Rooney's legal fees in the Wagatha Christie case exceeded 1.8 million, raising concerns over excessive costs in high-profile libel trials.

Prince Harry drops libel claim against UK paper hours before set to hand over documents to the court

Prince Harry withdrew his libel case against a UK newspaper just hours before handing over relevant documents to the High Court.
Harry may have to pay over $950,000 in fees for the newspaper and his own attorneys.
He had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over an article that accused him of misleading the public about paying for personal security.
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I Transferred A Balance To Save On Interest: How It Worked And What I Learned

Visa applications can become costly despite low application fees due to travel and legal assistance expenses.
Mistakes during the application process can lead to significant additional costs.
#lgbtq-rights

303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees

Businesses seeking discrimination protection may incur substantial legal fees, providing a financial perspective on the Supreme Court's decisions.

Colorado will pay $1.5 million to a Christian web designer who won the right to discriminate - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado to pay $1.5 million in legal fees to anti-LGBTQ+ web designer Smith after Supreme Court ruling affirms free speech over anti-discrimination protections.

303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees

Businesses seeking discrimination protection may incur substantial legal fees, providing a financial perspective on the Supreme Court's decisions.

Colorado will pay $1.5 million to a Christian web designer who won the right to discriminate - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado to pay $1.5 million in legal fees to anti-LGBTQ+ web designer Smith after Supreme Court ruling affirms free speech over anti-discrimination protections.
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Disputed lawyers' bills reduced by 8.9m last year as costs revealed

Legal fees for contested cases are decreasing significantly amidst rising adjudication applications.
There is a prominent increase in challenges to legal bill assessments, reflecting client concerns.

Plaintiffs' attorneys seek $220M from NAR, HomeServices commission lawsuit settlements

Plaintiffs' attorneys are requesting a significant portion of the $679 million settlement for their extensive efforts in challenging real estate commissions.

A couple say they spent $400,000 trying to regain access to Disney's exclusive club and lost the legal battle

The Andersons spent $400,000 in legal fees to regain membership in Disney's exclusive Club 33 but lost their case.

Top Truth Social execs-including the CEO-are shedding stock before Trump even can

Trump faces financial challenges due to high legal expenses and a failed stock performance of Truth Social.

Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal fees

The federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.
#elon-musk

Judge in Musk pay package case warned of massive legal fee windfall

Massive legal fees in high-profile cases can pose significant risks and raise questions about appropriateness and justification.
The legal team's fee request for Elon Musk's case sparked discussions on the limits of legal compensation in high-stakes litigation.

Tesla legal team looks to delay July hearing in Musk comp package case

Elon Musk's legal team seeks delay in hearing to determine legal fees related to challenge of 2018 Performance Award.

Morning Docket: 01.31.24

Elon Musk's Tesla pay package careens into wall and catches fire.
The annoyance of lawyers being treated like children.
The misconception of ChatGPT being a legal research tool.
Trump donors paying $50 million in legal fees last year.
The correlation between high school debaters and great lawyers.

Tesla shareholder secures legal team to challenge plaintiff's $5B fee request in Tornetta v Musk case

Tesla shareholder challenges $5.1 billion fee request in Tornetta vs. Musk case.

Judge in Musk pay package case warned of massive legal fee windfall

Massive legal fees in high-profile cases can pose significant risks and raise questions about appropriateness and justification.
The legal team's fee request for Elon Musk's case sparked discussions on the limits of legal compensation in high-stakes litigation.

Tesla legal team looks to delay July hearing in Musk comp package case

Elon Musk's legal team seeks delay in hearing to determine legal fees related to challenge of 2018 Performance Award.

Morning Docket: 01.31.24

Elon Musk's Tesla pay package careens into wall and catches fire.
The annoyance of lawyers being treated like children.
The misconception of ChatGPT being a legal research tool.
Trump donors paying $50 million in legal fees last year.
The correlation between high school debaters and great lawyers.

Tesla shareholder secures legal team to challenge plaintiff's $5B fee request in Tornetta v Musk case

Tesla shareholder challenges $5.1 billion fee request in Tornetta vs. Musk case.
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City sues Boston police union to avoid paying acquitted officers' legal fees

The City of Boston must pay $279,899 in legal fees for acquitted police officers under collective bargaining agreement rules.

State employees union appeals remote work decision to Nebraska Supreme Court * Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska state employees' union appeals labor court's decision on remote work policy.

This Is Why People Hate Lawyers - See Also

Ohio Supreme Court rules 'Boneless' may still contain bones, causes confusion on food labeling.

Scoop: DNC covered Biden legal bills in special counsel probe

The DNC paid over $1.5 million to lawyers representing Biden during a probe into his handling of classified documents, leading to no charges being pursued.
#campaign-finance

NY taxpayers fork over $565K to Cuomo campaign for legal fee reimbursement

New York taxpayers reimbursed ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo over half a million dollars for his legal fees.
The state is required to cover legal expenses for current or former elected officials who aren't convicted.

A county commissioner is representing Diaz de la Portilla in criminal corruption case

Keon Hardemon, a criminal defense attorney, quietly working with legal team representing Alex Díaz de la Portilla in bribery and money laundering case.
Hardemon, paid $25,000 by de la Portilla's political committee for 'legal fees', assists in demonstrating charges as political and fabricated.

NY taxpayers fork over $565K to Cuomo campaign for legal fee reimbursement

New York taxpayers reimbursed ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo over half a million dollars for his legal fees.
The state is required to cover legal expenses for current or former elected officials who aren't convicted.

A county commissioner is representing Diaz de la Portilla in criminal corruption case

Keon Hardemon, a criminal defense attorney, quietly working with legal team representing Alex Díaz de la Portilla in bribery and money laundering case.
Hardemon, paid $25,000 by de la Portilla's political committee for 'legal fees', assists in demonstrating charges as political and fabricated.
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Lawyers Should Share Their Billable Hour Rates With Other Attorneys

Sharing salary information can empower employees.
Legal fees can vary significantly based on factors like experience and firm size.
#lawsuit

Donald Trump ordered to pay legal fees of Berkeley journalist over baseless suit

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to The New York Times and three of its investigative reporters.
The lawsuit was filed by Trump after The New York Times published an investigation into his finances, revealing tax schemes and fraud behind his fortune.
The investigation was based on over 100,000 pages of documents, some obtained with the help of Trump's estranged niece, Mary Trump.

California city sues councilmember at center of $700,000 sexual harassment lawsuits

The city of Montclair is pursuing legal action against Councilmember Ben Lopez for damages incurred in sexual harassment lawsuits.
The city seeks to recover over $700,000 in legal fees it has paid as a result of the employees' lawsuits.

Defund-police activist ordered to pay legal bills for BLM after claiming group owed her $10M

Black Lives Matter activist may have to pay over $700,000 in legal fees for a "frivolous" lawsuit against the national group.
She has already been ordered to pay $100,698 in legal fees, and a judge will decide whether she will have to pay an additional $600,000.

Kasowitz Benson sues former Gibson Dunn partner for nearly $500K in latest suit seeking legal fees

Kasowitz Benson Torres is suing a former Gibson Dunn partner for nearly $500,000 in legal fees.
The firm has initiated multiple court actions against former clients for a total of $5.2 million in legal fees.

Donald Trump ordered to pay legal fees of Berkeley journalist over baseless suit

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to The New York Times and three of its investigative reporters.
The lawsuit was filed by Trump after The New York Times published an investigation into his finances, revealing tax schemes and fraud behind his fortune.
The investigation was based on over 100,000 pages of documents, some obtained with the help of Trump's estranged niece, Mary Trump.

California city sues councilmember at center of $700,000 sexual harassment lawsuits

The city of Montclair is pursuing legal action against Councilmember Ben Lopez for damages incurred in sexual harassment lawsuits.
The city seeks to recover over $700,000 in legal fees it has paid as a result of the employees' lawsuits.

Defund-police activist ordered to pay legal bills for BLM after claiming group owed her $10M

Black Lives Matter activist may have to pay over $700,000 in legal fees for a "frivolous" lawsuit against the national group.
She has already been ordered to pay $100,698 in legal fees, and a judge will decide whether she will have to pay an additional $600,000.

Kasowitz Benson sues former Gibson Dunn partner for nearly $500K in latest suit seeking legal fees

Kasowitz Benson Torres is suing a former Gibson Dunn partner for nearly $500,000 in legal fees.
The firm has initiated multiple court actions against former clients for a total of $5.2 million in legal fees.
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The Morning Risk Report: Gunvor Unit to Pay $661 Million After Pleading Guilty in Bribery Scheme

Gunvor Group to pay $661 million for bribery
Tesla lawyers seek $5.6 billion in stock for legal fees
Swiss central banker Thomas Jordan steps down

Use of ChatGPT to support fee bid is 'utterly and unusually unpersuasive,' federal judge says

Judge reduced law firm's fee request by half due to ChatGPT use
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Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search... Judge Is Less Than Impressed

Judge Engelmayer is skeptical of using artificial intelligence like ChatGPT to determine reasonable fees for legal services.
The Cuddy Law Firm's attempt to justify high fees using ChatGPT data was deemed unpersuasive and inappropriate.
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Turns out you can get sued for putting your own face on a shower curtain

Cam'ron (formerly Killa Cam) sued for copyright infringement after using his image on merchandise without proper licensing.
Federal court fined Cam'ron $51,221.50 for damages and legal fees, significantly more than the original licensing fee of $5,790.
#donald-trump

Trump Uses Conviction to Fundraise After Millions of Donations Go to Legal Costs

Donald Trump raised tens of millions in donations after being convicted of a crime, with hefty legal fees and ongoing criminal charges ahead.

Trump Spent Legal Defense Fund Money at Mar-a-Lago

The Patriot Legal Defense Fund was created to help former Trump associates with their legal fees.
The fund has raised $1.6 million but has only spent $28,578, mostly at Mar-a-Lago.

E Jean Carroll lawyer warns Trump plans to turn damages trial into circus'

Lawyer in defamation case asks judge to ensure Trump does not disrupt legal proceedings
Trump ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to the New York Times

DeSantis Vows to Veto GOP Bill to Pay Trump's Legal Fees With Taxpayer Money

A plan to use taxpayer funds to assist Donald Trump in covering legal fees has been abandoned after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would veto the proposal.
The proposed legislation would have allowed Florida to give up to $5 million to Trump as he faces multiple legal challenges.
The bill had received backing from Florida's Republican chief financial officer and a member of DeSantis's Cabinet.

Are Trump's Loser Lawyers Part Of A Deep State Conspiracy Or Merely Using His Supporters To Enrich Themselves?

Trump spent $50 million on legal fees and expenses in 2020.
Despite the high spending, Trump keeps losing in court.

Trump Uses Conviction to Fundraise After Millions of Donations Go to Legal Costs

Donald Trump raised tens of millions in donations after being convicted of a crime, with hefty legal fees and ongoing criminal charges ahead.

Trump Spent Legal Defense Fund Money at Mar-a-Lago

The Patriot Legal Defense Fund was created to help former Trump associates with their legal fees.
The fund has raised $1.6 million but has only spent $28,578, mostly at Mar-a-Lago.

E Jean Carroll lawyer warns Trump plans to turn damages trial into circus'

Lawyer in defamation case asks judge to ensure Trump does not disrupt legal proceedings
Trump ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to the New York Times

DeSantis Vows to Veto GOP Bill to Pay Trump's Legal Fees With Taxpayer Money

A plan to use taxpayer funds to assist Donald Trump in covering legal fees has been abandoned after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would veto the proposal.
The proposed legislation would have allowed Florida to give up to $5 million to Trump as he faces multiple legal challenges.
The bill had received backing from Florida's Republican chief financial officer and a member of DeSantis's Cabinet.

Are Trump's Loser Lawyers Part Of A Deep State Conspiracy Or Merely Using His Supporters To Enrich Themselves?

Trump spent $50 million on legal fees and expenses in 2020.
Despite the high spending, Trump keeps losing in court.
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OGC's Managing Partner On Why An Alternative Approach To The 'Broken' Billable Hour Is Needed

Companies complain about high legal fees but they continue to rise every year.
OGC is a boutique firm that offers affordable and predictable legal counsel services.

Donald Trump's Nonsensical Lawsuits Are Giving People The False Impression That Legal Fees Are Commonly Awarded

Fee awards in legal cases are extremely rare in most practice areas.
In the United States, the "American Rule" states that each side pays their own legal fees.

Cuomo's campaign gets $565,000 from taxpayers. And more is on the way.

Cuomo has received a $565,000 check from the state comptroller's office due to a law that allows reimbursement for legal fees.
Cuomo has paid $6.9 million in legal fees since impeachment proceedings started in 2021.

Rudy Giuliani faces $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers.
The decision adds to Giuliani's mounting legal fees and financial troubles.

UK taxpayers to bear extra cost over Rwanda treaty

The signing of the deportation treaty with Rwanda will result in extra costs for British taxpayers.
The UK will pay for British and Commonwealth judges and all legal fees related to the new appeals process.
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