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Internal Investigations in the Asia-Pacific Region
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Insurance Companies and the Attorney-Client Privilege in Arizona
Attorney Client Privilege
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When it comes to eDiscovery, term translation isn't just about converting words from one language into another. It's a highly specialized process that requires a nuanced understanding of both linguistics and technical search...more
One of the most important indications of when you need a tax attorney is any dispute with or contact from the IRS or any California tax agency. This is especially true if the matter involves an audit (or questions regarding...more
Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal (6th DCA), which considers appeals from trial courts in an area running from Orange County down to Collier County, recently confirmed that discovery privileges apply to communications...more
The litigation privilege insulates communications made by lawyers and their clients during, and in some circumstances, prior to judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings from defamation and other tort claims. ...more
On March 11, the Criminal Chamber of the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) handed down four rulings that drastically narrow the scope of French legal privilege. Under French law, when a dawn raid is carried out in a...more
Companies that retain financial advisors to assist in transactions necessarily share intimate confidential corporate information with them. But can they safely share legal advice with such advisors without risking a privilege...more
In Abrego-Garcia v. Noem, __ F.R.D. ___, 2025 WL 1166402 (D. Md. Apr. 22, 2025)(Xinis, J.), plaintiffs notified the Court of “seemingly intractable discovery disputes….” The case is before the District Court after the United...more
Concerns about claims of legal professional privilege over third-party investigation reports produced in the course of responding to cyberattacks, and the extent to which such reports can be shielded from disclosure in legal...more
The selection of a professional by a lay person is often a dicey matter. Choosing a lawyer is no different. What qualities should you look for? What are the indicators of a lawyer to avoid? Don’t use your lawyer cousin Bernie...more
The common interest doctrine can sometimes protect as privileged communications between separately represented clients. But litigants seeking the doctrine’s protection face many hurdles and often fail....more
How often do we assume a victim controls the trajectory of a criminal case? In reality, although a victim may initiate the criminal complaint, their control ends there. Once the complaint is in the hands of the prosecuting...more
eDiscovery case law disputes are in full bloom! In our April 2025 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog we will discuss disputes related to proportionality of discovery requests, lack of cooperation...more
One of the main risks for a company in the event of a data breach is the threat of litigation. Data breach litigation continued to proliferate in 2024, as it has in prior years....more
A privilege log is a critical component of the discovery process,. It provides a line-by-line account of confidential communications, documents, and other materials that have been withheld or partially redacted due to claims...more
Last week’s Privilege Point emphasized the difficulty of successfully asserting the common interest doctrine’s application. But in the right circumstances, even litigation adversaries can successfully protect some of their...more
The District of Delaware recently denied in part a motion to compel production of documents and testimony between a patentee and potential investors, valuation firms and an international bank based on the common interest...more
On February 21, 2025 a notable development emerged in the legal proceedings involving Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Attorney Anthony Rico, one of the legal counselors representing Combs, filed a motion to withdraw as counsel. Given...more
The common interest doctrine can sometimes protect as privileged communications between separately represented clients who share an identical legal interest in litigation, or in anticipation of litigation. But satisfying this...more
Because litigants frequently take an aggressive approach when withholding documents on privilege grounds, courts’ in camera reviews often result in a loss for them. But sometimes courts agree with a litigant’s privilege...more
A recent case out of Colorado highlights the continued attack on the attorney-client privilege during the claim adjustment process. In In re: Hill Hotel Owner, LLC v. Hanover Insurance Company, 557 P.3d 798 (Colo. Oct. 29,...more
Litigation adversaries often trigger privilege and work product disputes when they seek each other’s documents. But what if your client’s adversary subpoenas a third party holding your client’s privileged documents — whose...more
Artificial intelligence has seen rapid advancements, including large language models and chatbots that understand and respond to questions using aggregated information. While mostly everyone is familiar with ChatGPT and some...more
Last week’s Privilege Point described a court’s review of a lawyer’s conversation with a witness and its conclusion that none of the conversation deserved the heightened opinion work product protection. LaBudde v. Phoenix...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations approach eDiscovery and internal investigations, offering faster insights and improved efficiency. However, integrating AI into legal workflows comes with...more
As legal practices increasingly adopt generative AI (GenAI) technologies, protecting attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality has become a pressing concern. Recent data reveals that 81% of in-house counsel worry...more