In general, the attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and her client when made for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal advice.
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Unintended Waiver: the “At-Issue” Exception to the AC Privilege
The attorney-client privilege, the oldest of the common law evidentiary privileges, seeks to encourage thorough and truthful communication between attorney and client. Attorneys know, however, that the privilege is not absolute. One such exception is known as the “at issue” exception, a form of implied waiver of the attorney-client and work product privileges. This form of waiver is unique because it is one which the parties, by commencing litigation that may implicate legal advice, bring on themselves. Let’s take a closer look at this often misunderstood exception to the rule.
Court Denies Sanctions, ‘Discovery on Discovery’ Once Defendant Provides Basic Litigation Hold Details
As he promised to do in his State of the Union address, President Obama today signed an Executive Order establishing a minimum wage for federal contractors.