Publications
Articles
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Case Management in 2004: Practical Guide for Mass Tort Practitioners
BNA - Class Action Litigation Report - 12/10/04
By Kathleen Strickland
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Employment: New Law Provides Some Relief to Employers Facing Frivolous Claims
The San Francisco Daily Journal - November 26, 2004
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Lessons Learned: A Practical Guide for Mass Tort Practitioners
Toxic Law Reporter - 11/18/04
By Kathleen Strickland
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Billing Guidelines Offer Base Against Which to Measure Results
San Francisco Daily Journal - November 12, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
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California Real Estate Agents Must Be Wary of Local Ordinances
California Real Estate Journal - October 4, 2004
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Vroom, Vroom
The Recorder - August 18, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
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Ethics of Attorneys Fees
California Lawyer - July 1, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
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Attorney Liens Must Comply With 'Fletcher" Requirements
San Francisco Daily Journal - June 19, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
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Catch All
San Francisco Daily Journal - June 4, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
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No Silver Lining on This Anniversary Cloud
San Francisco Apartment Magazine - April 6, 2004
June 2004 marks the 25th anniversary of the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance (otherwise known simply as the Ordinance). Unfortunately this event, rather than a celebration for property rights, marks the appearance over the city of a dark cloud without any silver lining for property owners.
We all know that the Ordinance has turned out to be an unfair proposition. Although intentions behind it may have made sense at one time, it has developed into a real curse that impacts property rights.
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Do State OSHA Regulations Apply to Homeowners
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel - April 5, 2004
By Michael J. Brady
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Beware of Clever Metaphors
ACCA Docket - April 1, 2004
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Common Misconceptions About Discrimination Against Military Reservists And Members Of The National Guard
March 22, 2004
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Attorney-Client Fee Conflicts Seem Likely to Rise in July
Daily Journal Extra - Copyright 2004 Daily Journal Corp. - January 26, 2004
By Gerald G. Knapton
Over the last few years, state appellate courts have indicated that attorney fees can be reduced or eliminated for serious or per se ethical violations. With the July 1, 2004, amendment to the Business & Professions Code, the new model rule 1.13 of the American Bar Association and the advent of Sarbanes-Oxley reporting, more attorney-client conflicts are highly likely.
Lawyers defending themselves against such a charge should be ready to waive the claim for fees after a serious violation, but they may be able to collect reasonable charges up to the time of the breach and avoid a reduction if the violation was minor, technical and not in conflict with certain rules of professional conduct.