Caceres et al v. Sidley Austin, LLP

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Case Number:

1:23-cv-00844

Court:

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Steven D. Grimberg

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  1. October 30, 2025

    Sidley's 'Incomplete' Story Hid Fraud Scheme, Family Says

    A family alleging it was roped into an illegal tax sheltering scheme on the advice of a former Sidley Austin LLP attorney has urged a Georgia federal judge to keep its suit against the firm alive, arguing a jury should decide when the family knew enough about the fraud to move forward with its claims.

  2. September 18, 2024

    Sidley Can't Escape Malpractice Suit In Ga. Over Tax Scheme

    A Georgia federal judge has found that Sidley Austin LLP must face its former clients' legal malpractice claims alleging they participated in a tax scheme under the firm's guidance, but threw out indemnity claims seeking reimbursement for paying the IRS $7 million over the scheme.

  3. May 03, 2024

    Sidley Liable For Ex-Partner's Tax Sheltering, Ga. Judge Told

    Counsel for a family of business magnates who say they were duped into an illegal tax shelter scheme over 25 years ago by Sidley Austin urged a Georgia federal judge Friday to let their suit against the firm continue, arguing its defense that the suit is time-barred should be done away with.