Law, Strategy, and Risk in Commercial Disputes
May a lawyer compel a client to arbitrate a dispute over the lawyer's services?
In upper right-hand corner of the United States, yes. Bezio v. Draeger, No. 13-1910 (1st Cir. Dec. 16, 2013) (applying Maine law).
In the upper left-hand corner, no. Smith v. JEM Group, Inc., No. 11-35964 (9th Cir. Dec. 12…
Does a law firm have a duty in tort to squeal on management to the board of directors?
Not in Illinois, the Seventh Circuit ruled last week. Peterson v. Winston & Strawn, LLP, No. 12-3512, slip op. at 4-5 (7th Cir. Sept. 6, 2013) (affirming dismissal of malpractice complaint).
The panel also cited its doubts that…