26.9 - D. The Privilege And Third Parties

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D. The Privilege and Third Parties

The attorney-client privilege clearly applies in one-on-one communications between an attorney and a client. As a general rule, a party waives this privilege if that party shares privileged information with a third party. The practical reality is that the modern legal practice often involves many third parties. Attorneys employ assistants and paralegals to assist with their practice. Furthermore, attorneys may work with other...

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