As more businesses rely on independent contractors and specialists, the courts continue to define where those independent contractors fit for purposes of the attorney-client privilege. Here we discuss recent decisions...more
In high-profile cases in 2001 and 2003, federal courts recognized exceptions to the third-party waiver rule for privileged communications shared with public relations (PR) consultants. Since then, courts have repeatedly been...more
With cybercrime on the rise, organizations have increasingly found themselves subject to litigation or regulatory investigations related to breaches. Documents and information created before breaches, such as security...more
9/19/2019
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Discovery ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Forensic Examination ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Investigations ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Security Risk Assessments ,
Waivers ,
Work-Product Doctrine
Internal investigations by outside counsel are an essential tool for corporations to ensure they are compliant with governing regulations and statutes, particularly when they are faced with allegations of potential...more
Two recent cases in state appellate court show the risks of sharing privileged communications with public relations consultants. But they also provide practical guidance on how to protect the confidentiality of...more