In a body blow to open and transparent government and the ability of citizen watchdog groups and journalists, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 last summer that a Waukesha community group, Friends of Frame Park, was not entitled to attorney fees after suing the city of Waukesha for public records that the city later released before being ordered to do so by a court.
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US high court tackles notice of appeals
In a ruling that attorneys say ends the guessing game over when the clock starts to run on filing a notice of appeal in cases involving claims for attorney fees, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to adopt standard that would vary depending on whether those fees are awarded pursuant to a statute or a contract.
Read More »US Supreme Court ponders finality of attorney fee awards
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether an award of contractual attorney fees is part of a final judgment, or a collateral determination made after a judgment.
Read More »Future-proof your firm
The future of private practice has been the subject of much speculation for the last several years. While some partners behave as if things will go back to business as usual, most of those who are paying attention believe we are headed to a “new normal” in our future.
Read More »Court OKs attorney fees for untimely Vaccine Act claimants
A vaccine injury victim whose claim is time-barred under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act can still recover attorney fees because the claim was reasonable and made in good faith, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled.
Read More »Consumer Protection – misrepresentation — attorney fees
2012AP775 Agnesian Healthcare Inc. v. RTF Manufacturing Company LLC
Read More »Consumer Protection — home improvement code — double damages — attorney fees
2011AP2855 EA Restoration LLC v. Diehm
Read More »Employment – FLSA — attorney fees
2012AP416 In the Matter of the Attorney Fees in Lamb v. The New Horizon Center Inc.
Read More »LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: What’s your recourse if the client refuses to pay?
An opinion this year by the New Jersey State Bar’s Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics raises a major alarm bell for any lawyer who has trouble collecting money from a current client.
Family – divorce – arbitration — family support — attorney fees — modification
2011AP623, 2011AP2617 In re the marriage of: Symdon v. Symdon
Read More »LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Carrying too many lawyers — or clients — is fiscal suicide
Bruce MacEwen, whose long-running blog, www.adamsmithesq.com, is subtitled “An inquiry into the economics of law firms,” recently made provocative comments about where the profession’s economics are heading.
Contracts — attorney fees — reasonableness
2011AP1849 In re the award of attorney fees in In re the marriage of Zimmerman v. Zimmerman
Read More »Family – maintenance – modification – shirking – contempt — attorney fees
2012AP299-FT In re the marriage of: Tautges v. Tautges
Read More »Battle of the bill: The art and science of developing your fee structure
It’s a question most lawyers face sooner or later: How much should I charge? Furthermore, how should my fees be structured?
Read More »Civil Procedure – EAJA — attorney fees
11-3687 Jeroski v. FMSHRC
Read More »LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Fee ‘write-down’ could save you headaches, dollars
A client receives the lawyer’s bill, contends that it is too high, and refuses to pay it unless the invoice is written down. That's a dilemma that is occurring with increasing frequency in these tough economic times.
Civil Procedure — attorney fees — supplemental jurisdiction
11-2261 Elusta v. City of Chicago
Read More »Civil Procedure — attorney fees — supplemental jurisdiction
11-2261 Elusta v. City of Chicago
Read More »Attorneys can’t get $30M in Volkswagen class action, says 1st Circuit
Federal law should not have been applied in determining what constituted “reasonable” attorney fees in a successful consumer class action against auto makers Volkswagen and Audi, the 1st Circuit has ruled in vacating a $30 million fee award.
Read More »Torts — invasion of privacy — attorney fees
2011AP1966 In the matter of the attorney fees in: Poston v. Burns, et al.
Read More »Civil Procedure – settlement — attorney fees
2010AP1829 Berggren, et al. v. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, et al.
Read More »Civil Procedure – interpreters — relief from judgment — right to jury – continuances — attorney fees
2011AP1220 McCarthy v. McCarthy
Read More »Family — attorney fees — frivolous appeals
2011AP521 Glowacki-Dudka v. Dudka
Read More »Forfeiture — attorney fees
2011AP442, 2011AP674 State v. One 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, et al.
Read More »Contracts — attorney fees – contingency agreement – breach
2011AP849 In re the award of attorney fees in Harold M. Schmitz v. DOT
Read More »Family – maintenance — attorney fees
2011AP324 In re the marriage of: Smith v. Smith
Read More »Consumer Protection – WCA — prevailing party — attorney fees
2011AP135 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Woodard
Read More »Dealerships – injunctions — attorney fees
2011AP433 Kelley Supply Inc. v. Chr. Hansen Inc.
Read More »Civil Procedure — attorney fees — appeal
11-2772 Feldman v. Olin Corp.
Read More »Property — adverse possession — permissive use — attorney fees
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Civil Property — adverse possession — permissive use — attorney fees This adverse possession claim concerns a boundary dispute between Mark and Theresa Frisch and James and Pamela Schultz. Frisch appeals the trial court’s judgment that Schultz’s predecessors in interest established title to the disputed land by adverse possession. Frisch argues that any use of the ...
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