N.C. Judge to California lawyers: Don't come back
Womble Carlyle attorney, Press Millen
North Carolina public companies have one less law firm to worry about when it comes to shareholder lawsuits filed in the state.
North Carolina Business Court Judge Ben Tennille has barred the San Diego, Calif., firm of Robbins Umeda & Fink from practicing in the state for five years on a pro hac vice basis. The Latin phrase, which means "this time only," allows an out-of-state lawyer to appear in court for a particular trial even though the lawyer isn't licensed in that state.
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Authors: Chris Baysden
Published Date: 02/22/2008