· 6/22/1981
Zollo v. Turner & Newall Ltd.
Citations
- 516 F. Supp. 742
- 1981 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12862
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- finding that “examination of the pleadings alone in each proceeding” gave rise to inference of substantial similarity
- disqualifying plaintiffs’ attorney who had previously represented defendants because both actions dealt with nature and scope of Burlington’s control of Patentex
- referring to the \need to maintain the public's trust in the integrity of the Bar\
- disqualifying plaintiffs’ attorney who had previously represented defendants because both actions dealt with nature and scope of Burlington’s control of Pantentex
- referring to the “need to maintain the public’s trust in the integrity of the Bar”
- where public confidence in Bar would be undermined, “even an appearance of impropriety requires prompt remedial action by the court.”
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Judges: Giles
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