The attorney-client privilege is important to foster open discussions between attorneys and their clients. As recently as Jan. 23, 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reaffirmed the principles of the ...

When it comes to the attorney-client privilege, confidentiality matters. The privilege ordinarily is lost when otherwise confidential attorney-client communications are exposed to third parties, and ...

One of the worst parts of an attorney’s job is to handle the death of a client. We attorneys can easily handle the estate administration process. The issue is that most attorneys get to know their ...

From the Winter 2007 issue of The News Media & The Law, page 30. Many state public records laws make… From the Winter 2007 issue of The News Media & The Law, page 30. Many state public records laws ...

If it seems like President Trump’s legal battles are playing out like a TV drama — that’s because similar problems have hit the small screen before. Trump claimed on Twitter Tuesday that ...

Every lawsuit beckons the collection and production of relevant e-mail communications, paper files and other data. An essential question asked with respect to every document produced is: Will the ...

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Question: Attorney-client privilege has been all over the news. But how does it work in Pennsylvania? Answer: Less than 24 hours after federal agents raided the offices and home of his personal lawyer ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Taxes are complex, and the line between creative tax planning and ...