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$5M Fee Allocation Dispute in Landmark Credit Card Settlement

November 6, 2024

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Sixth Circuit Rips Attorney’s ‘Unearned Windfall’ in Liability Case

October 31, 2024

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Michigan Jury: No More Attorney Fees from Nassar Litigation

October 30, 2024

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Akerman Sues Former Client for $3M in Unpaid Fees

March 26, 2024

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Flint Water Crisis Law Firms Agree to End Fee Dispute

February 13, 2024

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Attorney Keeps $1.15M Fee Award Despite Tossing Billing Record

February 9, 2024

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Law Firm Can’t Dismiss Bill Padding Claims in California

February 1, 2024

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Former CEO Sues Over Legal Fee Advancement

January 19, 2024

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Holland & Knight Faces Overbilling Suit

December 13, 2023

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Jones Day and Former Client Spar Over Attorney Fees

December 8, 2023

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Flint Class Firms Say Fee Dispute Already Decided

October 26, 2023

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Twitter’s $90M Attorney Fee Dispute Heads to Arbitration

October 19, 2023

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Miami Law Firm Fights for Coverage of Fee Dispute

September 21, 2023

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Article: Twitter Fee Dispute Case Offers Crash Course in Billing Ethics

September 19, 2023

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Attorney Says Companies Stiffed Him on Legal Bills

September 5, 2023

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Former Client Accuses Davis Polk of ‘Excessive’ Billing Rates

August 25, 2023

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Former Twitter Executives Seek Coverage of Legal Expenses

August 22, 2023

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Quinn Emanuel Seeks Unpaid Fees From LA County

August 18, 2023

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Former Client Owes $1M in Unpaid Legal Bills, Jury Finds

July 25, 2023

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