Rakower Law PLLC v. Berner
- Laura Swain
- 1:21-cv-06439
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 1
Rakower Law PLLC v. Berner: Judge Wang declined to issue sanctions because the fee request lacked a cost breakdown.
Rakower Law PLLC's request for fees and expenses was affected; Ricardo Berner and Praktiko, LLC were not sanctioned by this order.
What happened
In Rakower Law PLLC v. Berner, Rakower Law PLLC requested fees and expenses from Ricardo Berner and Praktiko, LLC.
The court reviewed the filings but found that Rakower Law PLLC had not separated or explained the costs included in its request.
Judge Wang declined to issue sanctions against the defendants at this time and reminded the parties to make any future requests to postpone conferences promptly.
The detailed version
- Rakower Law PLLC v. Berner · No. 1:21-cv-06439
- Laura Swain
- Nov. 29, 2022
Background
Rakower Law PLLC sought sanctions against Ricardo Berner and Praktiko, LLC, including fees and expenses. The order states that the court reviewed ECF Nos. 89 and 91.
Reasoning
The court declined to issue sanctions because Rakower Law PLLC did not break down the costs associated with its request for fees and expenses. The court cited a prior decision denying attorney-fee relief when the request lacked adequate supporting documentation.
Ruling
The court declined to issue sanctions against the defendants at this time. It also reminded the parties that requests to postpone future conferences must be made promptly.
Effect
The order did not award the requested sanctions and did not impose sanctions on Ricardo Berner or Praktiko, LLC.
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