California Supreme Court
Nov. 4, 2010
Court Weighs Confidentiality in Mediations
Some California Supreme Court justices appeared troubled Tuesday that lawyers can use the state's mediation confidentiality law to escape being sued for malpractice.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Some state Supreme Court justices appeared troubled Tuesday that lawyers can use the state's mediation confidentiality law to escape being sued for malpractice.
But other justices - including Chief Justice Ronald M. George, who often votes in the majority in close cases - suggested that's the price clients have to pay to ensure that everyone involved in settlement talks is free to speak the tru...
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