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Bankruptcy Court Highlights Pitfalls to Avoid When Retaining Experts

Simply because the expert is retained by counsel in anticipation of litigation, does not automatically render all communications privileged.

6 minute read July 01, 2023 at 12:07 AM
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Francis J. Lawall and Marcy J. McLaughlin Smith
Bankruptcy Court Highlights Pitfalls to Avoid When Retaining Experts

The retention of an expert is obviously common and essential in many litigation scenarios. However, simply because the expert is retained by counsel in anticipation of litigation, does not automatically render all communications privileged.

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