January 22, 2025

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The Purpose, A Purpose? Because of Litigation Concerns? Ninth Circuit Adopts Stringent Test for Dual-Purpose Communications

When are communications with counsel that are for the two legal suggestions and business purposes safeguarded by the attorney-shopper privilege? From least to most stringent, courts have essential that a conversation be “because of” expected litigation, that lawful advice be “a” key intention of the interaction, or that authorized tips be “the” primary aim of the conversation. Previously this month, the U.S. Courts of Attraction for the Ninth Circuit dealt with that essential concern in In Re Grand Jury, ruling…
By: Perkins Coie