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cited 2× by 2 distinct cases, 2020–2021 ·
…the quality of work performed in a case that settles before trial is best measured by the benefit obtained.
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…the use of current rates, as opposed to historical rates, compensates counsel for inflation and delay in receipt of payment.
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Smith v. WBY, Inc.
the use of current rates, as opposed to historical rates, compensates counsel for inflation and delay in receipt of payment.
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Barker v. WBY, Inc.
the use of current rates, as opposed to historical rates, compensates counsel for inflation and delay in receipt of payment.
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Janicijevic v. Classica Cruise Operator Ltd
the quality of work performed in a case that settles before trial is best measured by the benefit obtained.
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Sawyer v. Intermex Wire Transfer, LLC
the quality of work performed in a case that settles before trial is best measured by the benefit obtained.
discussed
Cited "see, e.g."
Quimby v. United States
The result is what matters.” 461 U.S. 424, 435 , 103 S.Ct. 1933 , 76 L.Ed.2d 40 (1983); see also Behrens v. Wometco Enterprises, Inc., 118 F.R.D. 534, 547-48 (S.D.Fla.1988), aff'd 899 F.2d 21 (11th Cir.1990) (“The quality of work performed in a ease that settles before trial is best measured by the benefit obtained.”).
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Cited "see, e.g."
Dehoyos v. Allstate Corp.
Skelton v. General Motors Corp., 860 F.2d 250, 258 (7th Cir.1988); see also Behrens v. Wometco Enters., Inc., 118 F.R.D. 534, 548 (S.D.Fla.1988) (recognizing that if lodestar “ ‘bonus’ methodology did not exist, very few lawyers could take on the representation of a class client given the investment of substantial time, effort, and money, especially in light of the risks of recovering nothing”), ajfd without opinion, 899 F.2d 21 (11th Cir.1990).
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Cited "see, e.g."
Sowell v. Butcher & Singer, Inc.
See, e.g., Behrens v. Wometco Enterprises, Inc., 118 F.R.D. 534, 542 (S.D.Fla.1988) (proof of damages in securities fraud case is always difficult and requires expert testimony), aff'd, 899 F.2d 21 (11th Cir.1990); and In re Warner Communications Securities Litigation, 618 F.Supp. 735, 744 (S.D.N.Y.1985) (expert testimony needed to fix amount and existence of actual damages), aff'd, 798 F.3d 35 (2d Cir.1986).
discussed
Cited "see, e.g."
Sowell v. Butcher & Singer, Inc.
See, e.g., Behrens v. Wometco Enterprises, Inc., 118 F.R.D. 534, 542 (S.D.Fla.1988) (proof of damages in securities fraud case is always difficult and requires expert testimony), aff'd, 899 F.2d 21 (11th Cir.1990); and In re Warner Communications Securities Litigation, 618 F.Supp. 735, 744 (S.D.N.Y.1985) (expert testimony needed to fix amount and existence of actual damages), aff'd, 798 F.3d 35 (2d Cir.1986).
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Griffiths
v.
Berman
v.
Berman
88-8471.
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mar 2, 1990.
Published
Citer courts: S.D. Florida (2) · N.D. Georgia (2)
Griffiths
v.
Berman[*]
NO. 88-8471
United States Court of Appeals,
Eleventh Circuit.
MAR 02, 1990
1
Appeal From: N.D.Ga.
2
AFFIRMED.
*
Fed.R.App.P. 34(a); 11th Cir.R. 34-3