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Oakland Police and Fire Retire, et al v. Mayer Brown, LLP
Case Number:
16-2983
Court:
Nature of Suit:
3380 Other Personal Property Damage
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June 28, 2017
Mayer Brown Malpractice Suit Tossed At 7th Circ.
The Seventh Circuit on Wednesday affirmed the toss of a legal malpractice suit brought against Mayer Brown LLP by lenders of a $1.5 billion loan held by General Motors Co., saying the firm didn't owe any professional duties to the lenders as third-party nonclients.
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March 30, 2017
7th Circ. Wary Of Expanding Atty Liability In Mayer Brown Suit
A Seventh Circuit panel had serious questions Thursday about a lawsuit brought against Mayer Brown LLP by lenders of a $1.5 billion loan held by General Motors Co., expressing concerns that reviving the class claims would dramatically expand attorney liability.
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January 24, 2017
Mayer Brown Not Liable For $1.5B Loan Flub, 7th Circ. Told
Mayer Brown LLP asked the Seventh Circuit on Monday to affirm the dismissal of a malpractice class action lawsuit against it related to a $1.5 billion loan to General Motors, saying the firm’s prior representation of the loan’s administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, in unrelated matters does not invoke a duty of care for the lenders.
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November 01, 2016
7th Circ. Asked To Revive Suit Over Mayer Brown GM Docs
A pension fund for Oakland police and fire workers urged the Seventh Circuit on Monday to overturn the dismissal of a proposed malpractice class action against Mayer Brown LLP stemming from a $1.5 million loan to General Motors, arguing the firm clearly made negligent representations regarding the investment.
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August 09, 2016
Mayer Brown, Funds Say 7th Circ. Can Hear Malpractice Suit
Mayer Brown LLP and the municipal pension funds accusing it of legal malpractice and negligent misrepresentation relating to a General Motors $1.5 billion loan told the Seventh Circuit on Monday it had jurisdiction over the case no matter where the law firm's partners live.