Professional privilege protects client communications but excludes advice sought for illegal purposes and post-engagement crime or fraud. Professional communications between a client and a legal professional are protected from disclosure without the client's express consent, including ... Summary
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Professional privilege protects client communications but excludes advice sought for illegal purposes and post-engagement crime or fraud.
Professional communications between a client and a legal professional are protected from disclosure without the client's express consent, including employment-related communications, documents learned through employment, and advice given to the client. Protection continues after the engagement ends. Privilege does not cover communications made in furtherance of an illegal purpose or facts observed during employment showing a crime or fraud committed after employment commenced.
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