WIGGINS, Circuit Judge: The law firm of Paul, Johnson, Alston Hunt (“PJAH”) timely appeals an order of the district court awarding it roughly $855,-000 less than the amount of fees it had requested as compensation for creating a “common fund.” PJAH contends that the district court misconstrued the common fund doctrine so that the fee awarded is unreasonable. We agree, and therefore we vacate the district court’s order…
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