As we have observed before, federal courts generally require more
detailed substantiation in support of fee requests and require district judges to explain their fees awards with some specificity.
Not exact matches
I am happy to hear a
detailed analysis of why changing to the 4231 won us the game, most of the chatter is pure correlation without any
substantiation.
If they want the
details, they can follow the links (I must put more
substantiation in).
When I have worked with defense companies, the formal RFP process includes a
detailed rejection process with an official
substantiation for the reasons of rejection, the right for a review of the determination process, and the procedures for requesting the review.
It argued that there was improper
substantiation, but the appellate court noted the 30 pages of
detailed time entries in an attorney declaration sufficed because California does not absolutely require submission of billing statements.
The 2/3 DCA panel disagreed, because (1)
detailed billing timesheets are not mandatory in seeking fees at the state court level, and (2) the attorney seeking fees on behalf of a client could obtain a waiver of the privilege by the client so that the
substantiation can be submitted.
The appellate court found that the declarations were
detailed, augmented by also including verified time statements — no problem in
substantiation, with the defense not having to introduce salary surveys to meet a fee petition burden of proof.
Our reporters will catch ever nuance and
detail so you can be sure to have the
substantiation you need.