Privilege

Narrow the Scope Of The Client Representative’s Deposition

Today’s General Counsel columnist Jeffery Cross looks at one of the most misunderstood and potentially troublesome federal rules of civil […]

The Am Law 100 And “The Plague of Short-Termism”

“Where would we be in 2015,” asks Aric Press, “without the influence and presence of The Am Law 100 and […]

Do Confidentiality Agreements Silence Whistleblowers?

A survey finds that many employees in the financial industry see wrongdoing but don’t report it, and some hold their […]

Ten Commandments For Preparing the Deposition Witness

Restrictions per the Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as court or individual judge rules, effectively make the deponent’s lawyer […]

In-House Lawyer Deposed, Privilege Protected

A recent case involving advice about a contract indicates how in-house lawyers, who can expect their depositions to be sought […]

BigLaw Won’t Rep Gay Marriage Opponents

It’s a virtually unprecedented phenomenon, observes New York Times reporter Adam Liptak. Tobacco companies that claimed their product was harmless […]

Key Developments In Securities & Shareholder Litigation: Annual Report

Key developments in shareholder and securities litigation in 2014, and how they will affect boards, general counsel and compliance officers going forward.

New Research: Lawyers Not Despised

Researchers observed that few legal malpractice suits result in jury verdicts. One explanation reflects the perception that lawyers are…

Artificial Websites With Real Lawyers

It’s a scam that’s been seen before and one wonders why it’s not seen more often. This time it’s in […]

The Hillary Reminder: Careful When You Use Personal Email

In deciding when to use personal versus work email accounts, remember that “correspondence with your client is part of the […]

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