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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Jan. 10, 2009

Something to Talk About

A case before the state high court could significantly impact the scope of attorney-client communications, write Michael A. Sands and Dan Ko Obuhanych. - Focus Column

FOCUS COLUMN

By Michael A. Sands and Dan Ko Obuhanych

The case of Costco Wholesale Corporation v. Superior Court, currently pending before the California Supreme Court, may dramatically affect the manner in which clients interact with and utilize their lawyers. At stake is the potential for the routine in camera review of attorney opinion letters and disclosure of "factual" portions to litigation adversaries. A decision to affirm th...

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