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Having a Big Law Firm Hire a Public Relations Consultant Does Not Assure Privilege or Work Product Protection

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Just as some clients think that copying a lawyer cinches privilege protection, even sophisticated clients relying on well-known law firms might erroneously believe that having those law firms hire a public relations...more

WilmerHale

Keeping PR Strategy Communications Privileged: Part 2

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Part 1 of this article provided a state-of-the-law overview for when companies, facing high-profile legal challenges, hire public relations firms to work with the company’s lawyers on messaging. This overview noted that...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Is it a Privilege to Speak With a PR Consultant? Maybe Not for Kesha!

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So you were just retained on what could become a high-profile case. The stakes are high, and it’s unclear how this will play in the media. The issue may arise based on the parties to the case, the nature of the claims, or...more

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No Privilege Extended To Communications With PR Consultant, But Court Provides Roadmap To Possible Application

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It is not uncommon in this day of social media influence for an attorney to seek out the assistance of a public relations consultant to play a role in connection with a high profile lawsuit. Such media experts can help assess...more

Troutman Pepper

Protecting Communications From PR Privilege Issues

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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

Payne & Fears

California Court of Appeal Clarifies the Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege for Communications with an Attorney and a Third...

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A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal in Behunin v. Superior Court, 9 Cal. App. 5th 833 (2017), is a reminder that a party’s communications with an attorney and a third party consultant must be reasonably...more

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