Depending on the state, the critical attorney-client privilege protection might be articulated in one or more of several sources, including ...

Business entities facing civil, criminal, or regulatory threats frequently turn to law firms to conduct internal investigations, which can be critical in formulating an appropriate response. A recent ...

BOSTON — Lawyers across the country are assessing the ramifications of a federal judge’s ruling that a white-collar criminal defendant waived the attorney-client privilege to — and lacked work-product ...

Attorney-client privilege is a critical protection to safeguard your interests, especially your construction interests.

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

Clients often want a trusted family member by their side when they consult with attorneys. While understandable, doing so can carry serious risks. Under New York law, the general rule is the presence ...

AI chats like Claude aren’t protected by attorney-client privilege because AI isn’t a lawyer, and conversations aren’t confidential under platform policies. Courts see AI tools as data collectors, so ...

Attorneys at Withers examine a recent 6th Circuit decision addressing how the attorney-client privilege and wok product doctrine apply to internal investigations in which information sought involved ...

Lansing — The more than $300 million in tax dollars set aside for school safety and mental health initiatives in the state's $84 billion spending plan comes with a significant caveat that is giving ...

September 19, 2025 - Everyone knows the baseline rule: an attorney cannot, and should not, coach a witness on the record during a deposition or influence the witness to change testimony. A deposition ...