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Some Misperceptions Among Corporate Lawyers

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By Stephen Gillers [Originally published in NYPRR June 2000] [Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles. The sequel will be published in NYPRR July 2000.] If you spend time talking to lawyers about ethics you soon discover an interesting...
Second Circuit Rejects Privilege Claim for Conversation with Investment Banker

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By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR April 1999] Suppose a lawyer is structuring a major acquisition for a corporate client and finds it necessary to consult with an investment banker to grasp the details of the transaction. The lawyer’s sole...
Walking a Tight Rope: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege

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By Kirsten L. Christopher [Originally published in NYPRR April 1998] As trusted members of management, in-house counsel play an active role in business decision-making. Because in-house lawyers serve a dual role, many executives believe all...

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