Latham & Watkins Achieves Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Suit Involving Upjohn Warning Dispute



Latham & Watkins has successfully secured the dismissal of a legal malpractice suit against a company and its General Counsel (GC), who were alleged to have failed in their advisory duties to a former treasurer. The plaintiff claimed the defendants neglected to provide an Upjohn warning—a significant procedure when a company’s and an individual officer’s interests become adverse. This outcome underscores the complex backdrop of internal corporate legal protocols. For detailed insights, refer to the original article.