Attorney-client privilege is formidable and taken very seriously in California. The privilege is not, however, absolute.

September 19, 2025 - Everyone knows the baseline rule: an attorney cannot, and should not, coach a witness on the record during a deposition or influence the witness to change testimony. A deposition ...

In the context of third-party liability claims, a familiar arrangement arises when an insurer retains defense counsel for its insured: the ...

One of the great myths of the legal profession is that the attorney-client privilege promises absolute confidentiality, to ensure clients' full disclosure to their counsel. However, as most lawyers ...

Internal investigations have become a relatively normal part of doing business, but that does not mean the fruits of those investigations are discoverable even if they have a “business purpose.” The U ...

CBS News conducted an interview with the victim's attorney Monday evening. That video was shared with FOX59/CBS4 via its partnership with CBS News. During the interview, the attorney — Erik May — ...

The American Bar Association has issued new guidance clarifying that lawyers may be ethically required to provide former clients with important information rela ...