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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's decision disallowing the lien, and found that the lien claimant has legal status and is not subject to Business and Professions Code registration requirements. The Board clarified that obtaining records via subpoena is a reasonable attorney practice and not a basis to deny lien claims for copying services. The case was remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the reasonable value of the services provided. The request to disqualify the trial judge was denied.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's decision disallowing the lien, and found that the lien claimant has legal status and is not subject to Business and Professions Code registration requirements. The Board clarified that obtaining records via subpoena is a reasonable attorney practice and not a basis to deny lien claims for copying services. The case was remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the reasonable value of the services provided. The request to disqualify the trial judge was denied.
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