Jeff Ifrah and David Deitch, two of the lead lawyers representing the eight members of Team Full Tilt who are embroiled in a class action lawsuit, are attempting to distance themselves from the skirmish. As reported by EGaming Review, both men are seeking to withdraw ” ‘as attorneys of record’.”
“[C]ontinued representation of Defendants,” read the group’s motion, “would create unreasonable difficulty for us to carry out our employment effectively and would result in an unreasonable financial burden to our law firm.”
Ifrah has been one of the most visible members of the Full Tilt legal team in recent months. Just weeks ago, he spent a session answering questions from members of the TwoPlusTwo Forums, some of which provided further insight into the company’s current situation. Now, while he will continue to serve as council for both Full Tilt and its CEO, Ray Bitbar, the attorney is eager to depart from the class action proceedings.
This comes at an interesting time for Full Tilt Poker, with the upcoming hearing before the Alderney Gambling Control Commission and a prospective purchase by outside investors each looming on the horizon. If any further legal shakeups were to occur, the current picture could change considerably.