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The Attorney-Client Privilege

By Kevin Curry and Mikiesha Mayes
August 30, 2012

In-house counsel, and the outside counsel they hire, regularly handle product liability lawsuits. Attorney-client privilege issues are woven into the fabric of such suits. Written and oral communications between attorney and client may touch upon vital subjects such as product history, case strengths and weaknesses, negotiation posture, witness selection and trial strategy. However, many attorneys do not understand the limitations of the attorney-client privilege, particularly as it applies to in-house counsel. This article provides a short primer on the boundaries of the attorney-client privilege as applied to in-house counsel.

The Attorney-Client Privilege

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