Jul 15, 2010
Federal Judge Dings Debevoise Clients for ‘Unwarranted Persistence’ in Pro Bono Case
Bicyclists who pressed a challenge to required permits for large groups of riders “even though they had no real hope of success” must pay $16,000 in litigation costs, a federal judge has ruled. The judge noted the case raised constitutional issues but faulted the plaintiffs, who were represented pro bono by Debevoise & Plimpton, for pursuing the case.