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Court of Appeal reverses rulings shortening time to file attorney fee motion and denying motion as untimely

GMSR’s client tentatively agreed to a settlement for a fixed amount, plus attorney fees to be resolved via motion.  After the parties notified the trial court about their tentative settlement, the court set a hearing on an order to show cause regarding dismissal.  The court

Javidian v. Subaru of America, Inc. (Feb. 16, 2024, B322136) 2024 WL 653239

Court of Appeal reverses rulings shortening time to file attorney fee motion and denying motion as untimely

Feb 14, 2024
New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968.

#24-23 New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968. (9th Cir. No. 22-55432; 87 F.3d 1016; Central District of California; D.C. No. 8:21-cv01060-DOC-ADS.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide a question of California law presented in

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