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Filing for fee arbitration against your lawyer: I can’t

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Naomi

Today I got a call from the New York County Lawyers Association, where I had filed a Client Request for Fee Arbitration in May, 2012, with the Joint Committee on Fee Disputes and Conciliation. The woman who called me was … Continue reading →

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Two lawsuits claiming racist discrimination: Wet Seal and Wells Fargo

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Naomi

It’s been a while since I’ve had significant lawsuit news. Yesterday’s Times provides two stories. I’ve never heard of the Wet Seal stores. I’ll certainly not be shopping in them, even if I knew what they sold and where I … Continue reading →

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Having problems with your lawyer?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Naomi

As three-thirty rolled around, [criminal defense attorney Edward] Hayes began to worry that his client wouldn’t be able to afford him. “Oh, God,” he said. I’m gonna be here all day, and I won’t get any money.” After a while, … Continue reading →

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