For lawyers embroiled in a dispute, technology can be a two-edged sword. A lawsuit can quickly turn viral as bitter words explode through Web sites and social media like Facebook and Twitter. Along the way, both sides may feel the sting as company lawyers seem increasingly inclined not just to parry legal arguments but to attack attorneys on the other side.
These are among the few points on which the chief legal and compliance officer of Westwood College, Inc., in Denver, and the lawyers who sued the school are likely to agree.
