United States: Privilege

In C.S. v. Brick Recycling Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division vacated a trial court decision requiring the disclosure of documents relating to an attorney-led workplace investigation into sexual harassment. In doing so, the court provided important guidance on the discoverability of documents relating to such investigations.

The D.C. Circuit's landmark decision in United States v. Navarro establishes that only the president or an authorized designee may invoke executive privilege in response to congressional subpoenas, fundamentally reshaping the obligations of current and former government officials. This comprehensive analysis examines the constitutional foundations of congressional investigative power, enforcement mechanisms ranging from criminal contempt to civil litigation, and the critical defenses available to subpoena r

New York courts issued significant estate litigation rulings this spring, addressing undue influence claims, attorney-client privilege protections, and the admission of lost wills. These decisions clarify important procedural and substantive standards for estate practitioners navigating complex probate disputes.

Today let's talk about the attorney-client privilege, how important that safeguard is in M&A transactions, and how not to mess it up.

In an opinion addressing an issue of first impression, a federal judge ruled last week in United States v. Heppner ...by the attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine

Le 25 février 2026, la loi n° 2026-122 du 23 février 2026 relative à la confidentialité des consultations des juristes...

In this episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorneys Charles Weiss and Christopher Riano, along with Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have issued two technical assistance documents entitled...

To follow up on our alert regarding President Trump's Executive Order on diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") initiatives within the federal government, we recommend that employers who are reviewing their DEI.