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Remembrance of Things Past: Can a Newly Enacted Statute Provide for a Retroactive Award of Attorney Fees?

When a bill becomes law in California, it generally operates prospectively, unless the Legislature specifically provides otherwise. A generally—but not universally—recognized exception exists, however, for new statutes authorizing an award of attorney fees. Some California appellate courts have approved the…
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It’s Time for Lawyers to Commit to a “Duty of Professionalism” Toward Court Reporters

Every day, in countless rooms and Zooms, court reporters encounter situations like these true stories: As she walked into the conference room, the noticing attorney looked her over and remarked in front of everyone present, “Guess I got the short…
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A Conversation with Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng, Recipient of the 2021 Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award

A Conversation with Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng – Recipient of the 2021 Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award By Cristina Piechocki Hon. Garrett L. Wong, Judge and Former Presiding Judge, San Francisco Superior Court, said it best when speaking…
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Improve the Law Firm Client Experience with Frictionless Billing

Originally published: https://lawpay.com/about/blog/law-firm-client-experience-frictionless-billing/ People have gotten used to the convenience of electronic payments and online bills. Many studies show that the majority of people expect all types of businesses, including both retail and service providers, to offer a wide variety…
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