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New York Judge Delays Approving 'State-of-the-Art' $575 Million Proposed Settlement for World Trade Center Responders; Orders Hearing on Attorneys' Fees
Publication Date: 2010-03-12 Practice Area: Industry: Court: Judge: Attorneys: For plaintiff: For defendant: Case number:
At a hearing Friday, Judge Alvin Hellerstein said he had questions about the innovative deal, which depends on 95 percent of the 10,000 WTC first responder plaintiffs agreeing to its terms. Among other things, the judge said he wants to know more about plaintiffs lawyers' fees.
Widow Lacks Standing to Sue Husband's Lawyers Over Mishandled Will, Judge Finds
A widow who claims that the mishandling of her husband's will by his attorneys will cost her $9 million may not pursue a malpractice claim against them, a New York judge has ruled. The judge ruled that there was neither privity nor even "near privity" between the widow and the attorneys, William Bush and Richard J. Cunningham of Fulbright & Jaworski. The decision raises the question of who, if anyone, may sue in New York for malpractice when attorneys make mistakes in planning estates.Ineligible In-House Counsel, Multijurisdictional Practitioners and Pro Hac Vice Attorneys
Notice to the bar.Shaya B. Pacific LLC, appellant v. Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, respondent
Insurance Defense Firm Could Face Malpractice Liability for Failing to Probe Excess CoverageIn Re: World Trade Center Disaster Site Litigation
City�s Claim for Immunity From 10,000 9/11-Related WTC Clean-Up Health Lawsuits Is RejectedBarnett, respondents-appellants v. Schwartz, appellants-respondents
Malpractice Committed by Failing to Advise on Effect Of �As Is� Clause in Lease of Contaminated PropertyTRENDING STORIES
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