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Attorney Fee Allocation Dispute in BCBS MDL

January 9, 2025

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Cozen O’Connor Accused of Overbilling, Duplicate Work

January 7, 2025

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Former Pharma CEO Demands Coverage of Legal Fees in SEC Probe

December 30, 2024

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Article: The Legal Billing Evolution: How Far Along Is Your Firm?

December 27, 2024

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Virginia Judge: ‘Costs’ Does Not Mean ‘Fees’

December 26, 2024

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Oregon Billed $10.8M in Fees in Foster Care Class Action

December 23, 2024

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Susman Godfrey Wants in on $147.5M Life Insurance Settlement

December 20, 2024

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Judge Approve Quantum Meruit Fees in Chiquita MDL

December 17, 2024

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Ross LLP Sues Rival Over Attorney Fees in $10B Verdict

December 12, 2024

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Federal Circuit: VA Board Had Power to Scrap Attorney Fees

December 10, 2024

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Hagens Berman Sued Over Attorney Fees in Effexor Case

December 4, 2024

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Chemical Co. Demands Coverage of Defense Fees and Costs in MDL

November 29, 2024

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UK-Based Law Firm Sues Former Client Over Unpaid Fees

November 27, 2024

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Former Client Accuses Florida Law Firm of ‘Fraudulent Billing’

November 26, 2024

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Judge Relies on Fee Expert Declaration in Awarding Fees

November 20, 2024

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Areas of Expertise in Legal Fee Analysis

November 19, 2024

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Sullivan & Cromwell Fees Questioned in Chapter 11

November 11, 2024

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$5M Fee Allocation Dispute in Landmark Credit Card Settlement

November 6, 2024

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Susman Godfrey Opposes Fee Request in Life Insurance Class Action

November 5, 2024

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