Minnesota Judge Sustains Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Television Ads Aug 20, 2008
Sam Hanson and Neal T. Buethe, Attorneys at Law, Briggs and Morgan, and Jan Witold Baran, Thomas W. Kirby, and Caleb P. Burns, Attorneys at Law, Wiley Rein, LLP, Admitted Pro Hac Vice, appeared for Respondents Employee Freedom Action Committee, Minnesotans for Employee Freedom, and the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. There was no appearance by or on behalf of Respondents King Banaian, Brian Worth, or Mike Murphy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lawyer Hopes F-Word Means 'Forgiven,' Asks Court to Lift Sanctions May 7, 2008
According to the transcript in Bodzin's brief, Robreno said he would issue a rule to show cause why Ziccardi's pro hac vice admission should not be revoked, whether the matter should be referred to a disciplinary board, and "whether or not financial penalty should also be imposed.". Bodzin, in his response brief, argues that Robreno's comments during the telephone conference show that "the notion that Ziccardi was denied procedural due process is clearly contradicted by the record.". (Law.com)
Phony Associate Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Oct 11, 2007
When he applied for -- and was later granted -- pro hac vice admission in 2005 in Stamford Superior Court, he signed an affidavit attesting to his status as a New York lawyer in good standing. Little did anyone know that the Anderson, Kill employee had fabricated most everything about his legal background, from his Fordham Law School education to his passing of the New York bar exam. (Law.com)
Feds may decide fight between Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. Justice Dept. Sep 23, 2007
And Wyn Hornbuckle, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Phoenix, said his agency is "reviewing what next steps we might be taking.''Attorneys are required to be admitted to practice in Arizona to practice in state courts as well as before state boards and agencies.It is not unusual for an out-of-state lawyer to seek to represent a client in an Arizona state proceeding. And rules specifically allow that person to seek admission pro hac vice, which loosely translates from the Latin as... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Rules for out-of-state lawyers unchanged Sep 21, 2007
The rules specifically allow for that person to apply for admission pro hac vice, which loosely translates from Latin as "for this one occasion.". That requires an application, including statements from any state in which the lawyer is licensed that he or she is in good standing. (AZCentral -- Business)
Klayman Denied N.Y. Admission in Former Gossip Reporter's Suit Against Billionaire Sep 7, 2007
A New York judge has denied pro hac vice admission to the lawyer representing former gossip reporter Jared Paul Stern in his lawsuit against billionaire Ronald Burkle. In a decision Thursday, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Walter Tolub pointed to a litany of complaints by other judges about Miami lawyer Larry Klayman's "inappropriate and unethical behavior" in denying Klayman's application to practice in New York. (Law.com)
Client drops 'Happy Meal' lawyer's firm Jun 20, 2007
Judge Isicoff then ordered Mr. Smith to show why he should retain his pro hac vice status, which allows him to participate in a case without being licensed to practice in Florida ... If he loses pro hac vice status in the Florida court, it could be more difficult for him to obtain it in other jurisdictions, said Michael Polelle, a professor at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Lawyer's 'Super-Size' Gaffe Costs Him Client and Possibly Right to Practice Before Fla. Court May 31, 2007
Isicoff issued the show-cause order May 21 summoning Smith to explain why he should not be suspended from practicing before the court and why his pro hac vice status as a visiting attorney should not be suspended. Isicoff also distributed her order to her colleagues on the district's bankruptcy bench. (Law.com)
Hearing for murder suspect delayed May 26, 2007
The suspect's attorney is applying for "pro hac vice" through the Alabama State Bar so he can practice law in Alabama. Because of this, District Judge Rhonda Hardesty rescheduled the court date for October to allow Walls' attorney the chance complete paperwork to become certified. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Ohio Judge Finds Calif. Firm Submitted Fraudulent Asbestos Claim Forms Jan 19, 2007
As a result, the judge said in a published ruling that they had forfeited pro hac vice privileges to practice law in the asbestos litigation hotbed of Ohio's Cuyahoga County. Judge Harry Hanna's ruling offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a heated discovery fight, one that portrays the plaintiffs firm and partner Christopher Andreas as sloppy and deceitful in their representation of the estate of Harry Kananian, who died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. (Law.com)
Anderson Kill Discovers 'Associate' Is Not a Lawyer Nov 18, 2006
Valery is under fire for his pro hac vice appearance in a 2005 complex litigation case heard in Stamford, Conn ... "We haven't been able to find any pro hac vice appearances outside of Connecticut," he maintained. (Law.com)
Bill Cosby Strikes Confidential Settlement in Sex-Assault Lawsuit Nov 9, 2006
As a result, Robreno said he would then have the authority to enforce the ethical rule with fines or even revocation of a lawyer's pro hac vice admission. "The court recognizes that this is a volatile case. One party is a prominent entertainer well known nationally and internationally with a high profile in the local community. The subject matter of the action involves allegations of sexual assault and battery," Robreno wrote. (Law.com)
Firm Sanctioned for Bid to Cut Co-Counsel Out of Shared Fee Oct 20, 2006
Their 1997 agreement stated that the two would split attorney fees equally and Shearer would take steps to have Apfel admitted pro hac vice ... The appellate court said Shearer had engaged in "subterfuge" to try to appropriate the entire fee and had failed to meet his obligation to assist Apfel in being admitted pro hac vice. (Law.com)
Another Attorney on Scrushy Legal Team Sep 30, 2006
An Order from District Judge Mark Fuller granting a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice was issued for Carmen D. Hernandez Friday in federal court in Montgomery and Ms. Hernandez confirmed for me by e-mail that she was in fact joining the Scrushy defense team. Hernandez is an expert on federal sentencing. (WSJA.com, AL)
Who's Who in Law 2005 M-Z Sep 15, 2006
Career highlights: Manheimer is pro hac vice judge for the DeKalb Recorders Court, an adjunct professor for The University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and a trustee of the Georgia Bar Foundation. From 1998-2003, Manheimer was treasurer of Friends of Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, and was treasurer of Friends of Mary Margaret Oliver in 2001. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Taking the Vice Out of Pro Hac Vice Aug 9, 2006
The vast majority of motions by lawyers seeking pro hac vice admission in federal court go unopposed and are quickly granted ... Senior U.S. District Judge John P. Fullam decided that attorney John Vogel is not entitled to pro hac vice admission because he is licensed only in the state of New York, but is maintaining a law office in Radnor, Pa ... Court records show that Gold entered his appearance for the defendants and soon after moved for Vogel to be admitted pro hac vice. (Law.com)
Jim Parkman: In His Own Words Jul 10, 2006
" "What happens in California is you have to, in any area that you go to, file what is known as a pro hac vice motion allowing the court to let you practice in their area and they check you out and make sure that you're not a fly-by-night guy, like some people think I am. And so we were able to, I guess, con the courts in California, or wherever, to believe that I am really a lawyer and so my understanding is that's already been granted without a hearing. (WSJA.com, AL)
The Mighty Quinn Makes Its Mark on The Am Law 200 Jun 1, 2006
Last year Sullivan failed the California bar, and this year the state Supreme Court denied her pro hac vice admission for an appeal of a $500 million judgment against client Genentech Inc. The one case she's argued before the Supreme Court since she's been on board, Illinois Tool Works Inc. v. Independent Ink, Inc., which involved patent and antitrust issues, ended with an 8-0 defeat for client Independent Ink. But she notes that the firm got the case remanded on favorable grounds. (Law.com)
Briefs Reflect High Stakes in Fight Over KPMG's Attorney Fee Policy May 26, 2006
Charles Stillman of Stillman, Friedman tman, which also represents KPMG, submitted a brief arguing that the judge does not have ancillary jurisdiction over KPMG, and the pro hac vice motion filed by counsel does not give the judge the power to order that fees be paid to any of the defendants. KPMG's appearance in the case, Stillman argued, was "at all times consistent with KPMG's role as a non-party witness and nothing more.". (Law.com)
High Court Debates Defendants' Right to Counsel of Choice Apr 19, 2006
If the Supreme Court itself, for example, refused to admit a lawyer of choice pro hac vice, would that be a Sixth Amendment violation. Fisher, a lawyer with Davis Wright Tremaine, was caught off-guard but said, "Yes, this is a right that would go forward on appeal." Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg asked incredulously whether that means the Supreme Court would have to repeat oral arguments in cases where a party's preferred lawyer was not accepted. (Law.com)
Supreme Court to Consider the Fungibility of Lawyers Apr 15, 2006
But when Low sought admission pro hac vice, Judge Jean Hamilton of the Eastern District of Missouri refused without explanation -- not once but twice. An appeal by Low also failed. (Law.com)
MyShingle Q&A: Finding Contract Work Jan 7, 2006
My Shingle: MyShingle Qnding Contract Work. com's first feature report: and find out what your state bar and the ABA are doing for solos and small law firms. (Blawg)
