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Legal Tech: The Attorney-Client Privilege Purpose Requirement and E-Discovery

On Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether the attorney-client privilege protects against disclosure of dual-purpose communications — where the communications contain both legal and nonlegal advice.

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On Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether the attorney-client privilege protects against disclosure of dual-purpose communications — where the communications contain both legal and nonlegal advice. The case, In re Grand Jury, 23 F.4th 1088 (9th Cir. 2022), is under review to determine this question. In re Grand Jury arose from a grand jury subpoena to a law firm seeking communications related to tax advice given to a client. The firm refused to produce certain documents citing attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine. The government moved to compel the production of the withheld documents, which the court granted in part. Among the withheld documents that the court ordered produced without redactions were emails containing attorney recommendations.

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