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Crime-Fraud Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege

The attorney-client privilege is an invaluable tool that is used to encourage frank and open communications between a client and an attorney.  Clients rely on the privilege when communicating with attorneys.  It is important to remember that the attorney-client privilege applies only to communications between a client and an attorney for the purpose of seeking legal advice. A company’s reliance on the attorney-client privilege provides...