Campus services offer help for students at Texas A&M Sep 1, 2010
The Battalion - Campus services offer help for students at Texas Ale. Jobs and internships for students. (The Battalion, TX)
Questions Raised in Fla. Hopeful's '02 Accident Aug 19, 2010
"It's attorney-client privilege. He's (Rivera) got to release it. If not, I'm bound by it.". In a statement released through a spokeswoman, Rivera denies that Cordero was ever an attorney for him or his campaign. (CBS News -- Health)
Former frat house demolished Aug 14, 2010
"We never got to a point in the case where the judge could review what was called attorney-client privilege," he said. Fundraising from alumni to try to restore the house was "limited" and "curtailed," Deveney said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Planners warned about contact with developers agent Aug 4, 2010
Neither County Counsel John Sansone nor three commissioners contacted Tuesday agreed to release the letter, citing attorney-client privilege. But the appointees confirmed they received the warning. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hedge Fund Owner in Rothstein Case Agrees to Surrender Bulk of Assets Jul 24, 2010
Qtask has argued the information would violate privacy rules and violate attorney-client privilege. Ray held Qtask in contempt June 9 and set a fine of $5,000 a day. (Law.com)
Miller releases Fairbanks resignation letter Jul 20, 2010
The campaign also released a copy of a letter asking the borough to grant him freedom from attorney-client privilege in discussing the reasons for his resignation. The borough has received multiple public records requests about Miller's time with the borough. (Juneau Empire)
Borough to release Miller's records Jul 17, 2010
DeSoto added that Miller can't say much more unless the borough signs a document releasing him of attorney-client privilege. The campaign also is reviewing the borough's documents and may allow the release of some information that would normally be denied under a public records request. (Juneau Empire)
Brainerd City Council Jul 17, 2010
Subdivision 3(b) Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Governor's office releases records regarding veto Jul 15, 2010
Some records were redacted or withheld for reasons including executive or attorney-client privilege. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
UW trustees drop Ayers discussion Jul 13, 2010
UW disagreed with Moats' argument, asserting the executive session was legal under attorney-client privilege since Weidel would be talking with board members about the lawsuit during the meeting. But Moats said that argument is contradicted by numerous court rulings in other states, though no Wyoming state court has ever issued a ruling on the issue. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
- Facebook offers a wealth of evidence to divorce lawyers Jul 11, 2010
Neither Viken, in South Dakota, nor other divorce attorneys would besmirch the -attorney-client privilege by revealing the identities of clients, but they spoke in broad terms about some of the goofs they have encountered. XHusband goes on Match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Leaking Legal Advice Jul 3, 2010
Employment law experts are arguing over whether Wal-Mart will be able to successfully invoke the attorney-client privilege to prevent the memo's admission at trial ... Companies are never permitted to use the attorney-client privilege to conceal crimes or frauds anyway ... Finally, counsel must remind their corporate clients that regulatory compliance is a perennial process, which inevitably suffers absent protection of the attorney-client privilege. (Law.com)
Lawyers: Facebook tops in Web divorce evidence Jun 30, 2010
Neither Viken, in Rapid City, S.D., nor other divorce attorneys would break the attorney-client privilege by revealing the identities of clients, but they spoke in broad terms about some of the goofs they've encountered. Husband goes on Match. (USA Today)
Court Rejects Gucci's Privilege Claim Over Unlicensed Chief In-House Counsel Jun 30, 2010
After Guess Inc. sought discovery of the communications in a trademark infringement suit, Gucci claimed that communications with Jonathan Moss were protected by the attorney-client privilege. Gucci executives insisted that they considered Moss to be a lawyer, even though they never confirmed his bar status. (Law.com)
More Attorneys Exploring Third-Party Litigation Funding Jun 4, 2010
The chamber also argues the funding raises "serious ethical issues," as the arrangement undercuts plaintiffs' control of their own lawsuits and could impact attorney-client privilege through the disclosure of confidential material to outside parties. Lawyers who have had dealings with the funders generally report they do not interfere with the actions, though not always. (Law.com)
Judge Orders Toyota to Perform Document Dump May 29, 2010
Selna acknowledged that the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, unlike congressional subpoenas, allow Toyota's lawyers to siphon out documents that could qualify for a protective order or attorney-client privilege. "I don't think the plaintiffs have power equal to various branches of government," he said. (Law.com)
Judge says supervisors violated Freedom of Information Act May 13, 2010
"You don't have to say exactly what you're going in there for. Otherwise, you've undone the attorney-client privilege.". Penalties. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Former RRA Partner Holds Out Hope for Settlement in Firm Bankruptcy May 12, 2010
Qtask and former RRA attorney Robert Buschel told Ray that ex-RRA attorneys including himself still use the system and turning over their passwords would compromise attorney-client privilege. Buschel of Buschel Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale said there is a "renaissance of privacy issues" in light of emerging technology, and Qtask is a perfect example. (Law.com)
Town wants legal opinion on sign ordinance May 8, 2010
The Oneida County Planning and Zoning Committee backed a motion this week to ask the Board of Supervisors later this month to waive the attorney-client privilege being cited by County Corporation Counsel Brian Desmond, who declined to release a legal opinion on the subject he provided Planning and Zoning Director Karl Jennrich ... However, Jennrich said the legal opinion could be released to the town if the supervisors agree to waive the attorney-client privilege ... What I recommend is that we... (Forest Republican, WI)
Gucci's Scrap With Guess Over Non-Lawyer Heats Up Apr 29, 2010
s fight to protect attorney-client privilege in a trademark infringement suit against competitor is now "sacred." ... And even if Moss was not authorized to practice, Gucci insisted that it's entitled to attorney-client privilege because executives believed he was fully licensed. (Law.com)
What will the law do? Apr 24, 2010
He declined to identify which states, citing attorney-client privilege. Video: Arizona Gov. signs immigration bill. (CNN)
Was Goldman Sachs GC's Talk With Investors a Mistake? Apr 24, 2010
He explained that opposing counsel could argue that Palm's statements constitute a waiver of attorney-client privilege ... He also saw little risk of waiving attorney-client privilege. (Law.com)
Calif. Attorney General Presses Moody's for Response to Subpoena Apr 21, 2010
Moody's attorneys also said the firm is shielded by the First Amendment, the attorney-client privilege and other disclosure exemptions. A Moody's spokesman told The Associated Press on Monday that the agency has already released thousands of documents to the attorney general's office and was cooperating with his investigation. (Law.com)
Judge Tosses Suit Charging Firm With 'Defamatory Filing' Apr 20, 2010
Roggio charged that the firm received materials that were subject to attorney-client privilege from the Emmanouils' son, a lawyer who had represented Roggio in a previous, unrelated case ... The law firm submitted the "criminal history to illustrate that it did not receive information from the Emmanouils' son that was protected by the attorney-client privilege," Pisano wrote. (Law.com)
Gucci's Fired In-House Lawyer Savages Company in Court Papers Apr 20, 2010
Gucci lawyers have argued that communications with Moss about the trademark litigation are confidential under attorney-client privilege. But Guess countered that they are not privileged because Moss was not authorized to practice law due to his inactive status. (Law.com)
DOJ wants to read email without warrants... Apr 15, 2010
And it confirms that prosecutors want "all e-mail" in the targeted Yahoo Mail accounts, even if it's not relevant to the investigation or could include documents protected by the attorney-client privilege. Update 9:30 a.m. PDT Wednesday: Yahoo has sent over a statement saying: "Yahoo values our trusted relationships with our users and works to protect their privacy while at the same time fulfilling our legal responsibilities. Yahoo's filing in this matter is a public document. Beyond what is... (The Drudge Report)
Mohawk Industries Settles Class Action for $18 Million Apr 13, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court got involved again over focused on the termination of a Mohawk worker and various attorney-client privilege issues. The court , holding that rulings by federal judges requiring litigants to disclose information that they believe is protected by the attorney-client privilege do not qualify for immediate appeal. (Law.com)
Feds want former Blagojevich lawyer to take the stand Apr 8, 2010
Prosecutors also say in court papers that Blagojevich has refused to give Quinlan a document waiving any concerns about attorney-client privilege if Quinlan produces documents and testifies at the trial. Sponsored by. (Crain's Chicago Business)
School law clinics face a backlash Apr 5, 2010
In some states, the challenges may redefine the parameters of attorney-client privilege and the role that law students can play in cases ... In some states, the challenges may redefine the parameters of attorney-client privilege and the role that law students can play in cases. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
7th Circuit: Sidley Austin's Notes Protected by Privilege Apr 2, 2010
The attorney-client privilege protects notes and memorandums that wrote while investigating alleged sexual abuse by a music teacher, a federal appeals court said on Tuesday. In an opinion issued Tuesday, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that handwritten notes and memorandums relating to interviews produced by Sidley Austin lawyers in the course of their investigation are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine, even though the lawyers weren't handling... (Law.com)
Rules vary on availability of government e-mail trails Mar 15, 2010
Hendershott said most of those e-mails were confidential because of attorney-client privilege, and those that weren't were part of ongoing criminal investigations. "Media has a tendency to ask for my e-mails on a regular basis. . . . If I do e-mails that involve ongoing criminal investigations, there's always the debate of whether that is in fact a public record or not," Hendershott told David Bodney, the attorney conducting the deposition in a racial-profiling case. (AZCentral)
Remember ethics reform? Mar 15, 2010
It it time to stop hiding behind attorney-client privilege, an assertion that some legal experts say is a facade. The governor and lawmakers owe a greater measure of transparency to the more than half of the people in this state who, according to a Siena poll, say they're embarrassed to call themselves New Yorkers. (Albany Times Union)
City told to release power plant documents Mar 11, 2010
District Judge E. Wayne Phillips had earlier ruled in the MEIC's favor, but SME sought to keep some documents private, citing attorney-client privilege, trade secrets and a confidentiality agreement signed by city officials. Phillips said he would only consider documents that might contain legitimate trade secrets and SME extended the trade secret assertion to a 22-inch pile of documents submitted to the court. (Montana Standard, MT)
Columbus approves water bid Mar 3, 2010
-Citizen comments were made by Chuck Rankin, pertaining to the executive session listed on the agenda, which was listed as a session to consult with legal counsel regarding waiver of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege regarding legal bills for the Glidden rate case. Rankin stated that he had made the request for information regarding the bills, but he hoped that the council wasn t going to expend more money on legal fees because of his request, which he thought was a simple request... (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Are you ready for MA 201 CMR 17? Mar 2, 2010
Resolving the ambiguities of "risk" Before an enterprise begins to craft its compliance strategy, it should establish attorney-client privilege with in-house or outside counsel in order to establish confidential communications between the legal team and security professionals working on compliance. While not foolproof, and sometimes subject to erosion in court, the attorney-client privilege may allow the organization to prevent certain communications between legal and security concerning... (Search Security, MA)
US Congress panel cites evidence of Toyota concealment Feb 28, 2010
Toyota, which has sued Biller for breach of contract, has sought to discredit him while battling unsuccessfully to get back the internal documents he took, arguing that their disclosure would violate attorney-client privilege. Biller's lawyer, Jeffrey Allen, told Reuters his client gained a "sense of vindication" from Towns' finding that there was evidence of Toyota withholding information in defiance of court orders. (Business Report, South Africa)
Maricopa County officials await Andrew Thomas resignation Feb 19, 2010
Swanson also confirmed that attorneys are looking at the succession matter, but would not release related documents to The Arizona Republic, citing attorney-client privilege. Swanson said contract attorney Tom Irvine has been asked to "find an appropriate expert in this area.". (AZCentral)
Show the Tax Collectors Just Where You Fudged It: Ann Woolner Feb 17, 2010
The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston said so last August when it ordered Textron Inc. to turn over tax documents previously considered protected by attorney-client privilege. As for the new rule, IRS Commissioner says all the agency wants to do is collect taxes with certainty, consistency and efficiency. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Glendale not in contempt, judge rules Feb 13, 2010
Glendale argued it has complied multiple times with a court order to turn over documents of negotiations, except ones protected by attorney-client privilege. Chief Deputy City Attorney Nicholas DiPiazza said the city has no more records to turn over that meet the court's requirements. (AZCentral -- News)
Ex-Toyota lawyer points to electronic throttle control Feb 11, 2010
Toyota has countersued, alleging that Biller is violating attorney-client privilege and terms of his settlement. Contributing: Sharon Silke Carty in Chicago. (USA Today -- Money)
Pa. High Court Justices Can't Agree on Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute Feb 3, 2010
High Court Justices Can't Agree on Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute ... High Court Justices Can't Agree on Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute ... High Court Justices Can't Agree on Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute. (Law.com)
Investigation: Not Enough Evidence Against A Wethersfield School Board Member Feb 2, 2010
The board's attorney has said that the document falls under attorney-client privilege and that there is debate over how the information should be released. The school board has met privately several times on the matter, including a four-hour session Tuesday. (FOX61, CT)
Boies Schiller Fires Back in Lehman-Barclays Dispute Jan 30, 2010
The thousands of pages filed provide a fascinating glimpse into the chaos of September 2008, the kind of glimpse you can only get either when dozens of people are unusually candid or when a lawyer accidentally waives attorney-client privilege and, in the process, opens up a lot of secret stu 00004000 ff to public scrutiny ... The filings also contain dozens of confidential Weil e-mails formerly protected by attorney-client privilege. (Law.com)
Obama Justice Department Balks on Black Panther Papers Jan 28, 2010
Justice s 38-page response, which was obtained by the Washington Times, maintained that the requested documents were protected by attorney-client privilege or were not subject to disclosure because they included attorney or law enforcement work product. The amazing response also made the argument that the subpoenas violated existing executive orders, privacy and privilege concerns, and were burdensome, vague, and ambiguous. (Human Events Online)
The wrong way to right Albany Jan 22, 2010
It continues to use dubious arguments, like the attorney-client privilege of the Legislature's many lawyers, and the separation of powers between co-equal branches of government, to curtail full disclosure and maintain the protective cocoon around Albany's lawmakers. We urge the governor to make good on his veto threat, and to lay out in his veto message all his objections. (Albany Times Union)
Judge Allows Lawyer to Testify Against Former Client on Tampering Jan 22, 2010
Supreme Court Justice William M. Erlbaum ruled the alleged witness tampering was not yet "fully complete" as the attempted-murder case had not yet gone to trial, and therefore the discussions were not subject to attorney-client privilege. Erlbaum declined to throw out the attorney's testimony, which took place last summer in a Sirois hearing, which is used to determine whether a witness's unavailability is due to a defendant's misconduct and, if so, whether the prosecution may use the witness'... (Law.com)
Pettit relieved of duties for remainder of contract. Jan 16, 2010
embarrassed in Tucson wrote on Jan 14, 2010 8:47 PM:" I am tired of being asked about the childish behavior of the Douglas School Board. I still brag about being from Douglas I just make it a point to say I don't vote there anymore. I just pay property taxes. If Terry Goddard wants votes from Douglas in his run for governor he should investigate this and remove Hoyack, Rivera, and Lopez from office if KGUN is correct in its reporting. The arrogance and disrespect for their constituients of these... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Rakoff Denies SEC Motion Seeking New Charge Against BofA Jan 12, 2010
Once the bank waived its attorney-client privilege, the SEC said it questioned a number of financial executives about the losses, as well as Rosemary Berkery, former Merrill general counsel; Timothy Mayopoulos, former Bank of America general counsel who was fired a few days after the shareholder vote; and Wachtell partners Edward Herlihy and Nicholas Demmo. The first complaint over the bonuses was filed in August of 2008. (Law.com)
Lawyers want bombing suspects moved Jan 11, 2010
Dennis Mahon's lawyer, Deborah Williams, said in a court filing Dec. 11 that sheriff's deputies have repeatedly denied her client access to pertinent documents in his case and violated attorney-client privilege by reading them. Everyone charged with a crime has the right to view the prosecution's documents, also known as discovery, so they can properly defend themselves. (AZCentral)
