As litigation funding becomes more commonplace, courts are having to determine how a wide variety of laws apply to litigation funding agreements. Until now, courts have primarily focused on two issues: 1) whether or when...more
• In Bridgepoint Construction Services, Inc. v. Newton, et al., the California Court of Appeal recently affirmed a trial court's decision to disqualify an attorney from representing multiple clients who all sought damages...more
• In Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., the Supreme Court of California held that an attorney-client engagement agreement that is arguably tainted by an unwaived or inadequately...more
9/10/2018
/ Appeals ,
Arbitration ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Disgorgement ,
Engagement Letters ,
Ethics Breach ,
Legal Fees ,
Quantum Meruit ,
Qui Tam ,
Remand ,
Rules of Professional Conduct ,
Waivers