The attack on the attorney client privilege - This article presents a summary of the issues and concerns regarding the curtailment of the attorney client privilege raised.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case to clarify the scope of attorney-client privilege in the context of dual-purpose communications. In re: Grand Jury, No. 21-1397. The Court will consider which of two competing standards to apply when determining whether attorney-client privilege protects communications that incorporate both legal and non-legal or business
In Upjohn Co. v. United States The Court will consider which of two competing standards to apply when determining whether attorney-client privilege protects communications that incorporate both legal and non-legal or business advice.
On October 3, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court granted review in a federal grand jury proceeding that may result in the Court expanding the scope of the attorney-client privilege for dual-purpose business communications.