'FirstEnergy' and Incident Response: Preserving Privilege in Cyber Investigations

Investigations led by counsel, triggered by legal risk, and designed to elicit legal advice remain protected, even if their ...

When an Executive’s Defense May Waive Company Privilege

The case clarifies that claiming an “involvement of counsel” defense doesn’t automatically waive a company's privilege unless specific communications are revealed. Courts are careful about broad ...
Summit County

Mountain Law: Understanding the attorney-client privilege

The policy behind the attorney-client privilege is to promote candid and open communication by clients to their attorneys without fear of disclosure. The attorney-client privilege only applies if the ...
Yahoo

Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

For months, a Washington state bill generated controversy over two critical interests: protecting children from abuse and protecting the freedom of religion. Signed by the governor in May 2025, SB ...
The Providence Journal

How many driver privilege cards have been given out by the DMV? Why officials can't say.

PROVIDENCE – While people on opposing sides of the immigration debate may disagree on how many undocumented immigrants reside in Rhode Island, one of the measures would be the number of "driver ...
The National Law Review

Patent-Agent Privilege and USPTO’s Proposed New Rule

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 ...