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Do Not Forget the Consequences of Judges’ Role in Assessing Privilege Protection

In both the federal and state judicial systems, judges assess privilege and work product protection claims — sometimes coordinating with judges at other levels. But there is a lurking unspoken risk that some lawyers may overlook.

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Educate Your Clients About Two Basic Privilege Misperceptions

Attorney-client privilege protection depends on a communication’s content — which must be primarily motivated by the client’s request for legal advice.

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Courts Disagree About Privilege Log Requirements: Part II

Last week’s Privilege Point described one court’s incredible requirement that litigants identify everyone who learned of a withheld document’s content — even if they were not shown as a recipient.

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