Government
Apr. 22, 2011
High Court Mulls Privilege Exception
The U.S. Supreme Court called into question Wednesday an exception to the attorney-client privilege allowing shareholders and trust-fund beneficiaries access to otherwise-protected communications.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court called into question Wednesday an exception to the attorney-client privilege allowing shareholders and trust-fund beneficiaries access to communications that would otherwise be protected. While the case before the court deals with the fiduciary exception as it relates to federal management of an American Indian tribe's trust fund, several justices appeared skeptical abo...
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