It is well established that the right to waive the attorney-client privilege survives the death of a client, but case law is still developing concerning who can effectuate a post-death waiver and in what circumstances. The Fourth Department recently addressed this question for the first time in Matter of Thomas. Eric Penzer discusses the decision in our latest post.
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Recent Amendment Creates Further Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege
By Ilene S. Cooper on
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An amendment to CPLR 4503(b) was recently signed into law, creating another exception to the attorney-client privilege. Ilene Cooper discusses the new legislation in our latest entry.
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