Evidence produced in a billing dispute show DLA Piper attorneys discussing deliberate overbilling. In one email, a DLA attorney wrote, "churn that bill, baby!" The firm said: "The emails were in fact an offensive and inexcusable effort at humor, but in no way reflect actual excessive billing."
BANKS SEEK FFHA APPEAL
Fifteen big banks have asked an appeals court to intervene in their mammoth legal battle with the Federal Finance Housing Agency, the conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The banks said that, if they settle, it’s not on the facts of the case but because U.S. District Judge Denise Cote is determined to cripple their defense.
