It is one of the most common assumptions made by clients in litigation: “If I win, the other side will have to pay my attorney’s fees, right?” Unfortunately, that assumption is often wrong—especially ...

There are numerous closing costs when buying a house, from the home inspection and appraisal to application and credit report fees. Depending on your location and situation, you may need to add a real ...

Attorney fees and accounting costs may be included in a restitution order under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act, the 2nd Circuit ruled Thursday in a case of first impression. The court rejected ...

The First District Court of Appeal issued an opinion that clarifies the extent of a Judge of Compensation Claim’s (JCC’s) discretion, and even jurisdiction, to review attorney fees and costs paid by ...

High-profile Los Angeles County prosecutor John Lewin is seeking nearly $80,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs even though his motion to be dismissed from one of a pair of lawsuits filed by two ...