When reviewing a court's award of fees for abuse of discretion, how do we review the underlying factual determinations for clear error?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from T.B. v. San Diego Unified Sch. Dist., 806 F.3d 451 (9th Cir. 2015):

When reviewing a court's award of fees for abuse of discretion, we review the underlying factual determinations for clear error and review de novo any legal analysis relevant to the fee determination. Fischel v. Equitable Life Assurance Soc'y of U.S.,307 F.3d 997, 1005 (9th Cir.2002).

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