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  • July 2005 (Revised August 2008)
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Attorney-Client Privilege

By: Lynn S. Paine and Christopher Bruner
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Abstract

Provides a brief summary of the requirements of the attorney-client privilege--an important mechanism for protecting client confidences under U.S. law. Discusses the application of the privilege in a corporate context.

Keywords

Business Ventures; Interpersonal Communication; Crime and Corruption; Law; Attorney and Client Relationships

Citation

Paine, Lynn S., and Christopher Bruner. "Attorney-Client Privilege." Harvard Business School Background Note 306-013, July 2005. (Revised August 2008.)
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