Corporate Guru Leo Strine Won't Forget Family Court On the DE Supreme Court, Defends Secret Arbitration Program

Delaware Business Court Insider's Jeff Mordock reported this week on Leo E. Strine Jr.'s confirmation as the chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. While Delaware is a preferred forum for America's corporations, one thing that struck me about Jeff's coverage is that Strine said he plans to focus on family court, which is an often overlooked area of law: "'One of the things I never forget is how important Family Court is. The Justice of the Peace Court comes into contact with more Delaware residents than any other court. The challenge of delivering the high-quality justice our court has done with limited resources is a daunting one and I'm committed to giving my all to do that. My background has positioned me well to understand the challenges of my colleagues in the other courts."'

Strine also defended the Court of Chancery's confidential arbitration program against the argument that it violates the First Amendment. Delaware is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch attempt to reinstate the program after the Third Circuit struck it down.