Protecting privileged and other confidential information in the midst of investigations, audits, and civil litigation is a significant challenge for attorneys. Counsel must avoid inadvertently releasing records protected by the attorney-client privilege that can result in waiver of the privilege and address the challenges of safeguarding confidential material.
Third-party auditors and government agencies have taken aggressive approaches in the search, seizure, and collection of confidential information from businesses and individuals. Court rulings indicate a trend towards increased limits on attorney-client and work product protection. This is true particularly with the selective waiver doctrine and communications involving a company and its consultants, board members, and others.
Outside or inside auditors, government agents, and potential partners demand a wide variety of sensitive information from businesses and individuals. Our panelists will discuss how counsel can guide a company in protecting the attorney-client privilege during an internal investigation, outside or internal audit or investigation, or when negotiating deals.
Listen as our panel of legal specialists examines the issues surrounding the attorney-client privilege in investigations and audits, including who has the privilege, how it can be inadvertently waived, and how to shield information. The panel will discuss recent cases and trends in this area as well as provide their insights and best practices for preserving the privilege.
