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“We agree with the reasoning in Perdue and hold that there is a strong presumption that the reasonable hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours worked, which is sometimes referred to as the “lodestar,” is the proper amount for an attorney-fee award.”
Justice Stewart, opinion of the Court
On March 25, 2020, the Supreme…
On March 25, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“So, what would be the basis for a multiplier of the lodestar? What would be an example?”
Justice Stewart, to counsel for DCO
“Why is the fee award in this case not arbitrary as…
On March 25, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read an analysis of the argument here.
On September 10, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Phoenix Lighting Group LLC v. Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, 2018-1076. At issue…
