Issue of August 22nd, 2007

Appeals Opinion Clarifies Attorney-Client Privilege

Given the complex structure of many corporate entities, it’s easy to imagine confusion among in-house counsel as to who is the client in attorney-client privilege. A recent precedential opinion from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offers guidance on this issue.    More


Chief Justice Steele Keynote Speaker at Business Law Section Event

Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court delivered the keynote address to the American Bar Association’s business law section luncheon on Aug. 13, during the ABA’s annual meeting in San Francisco.    More


Subprime Fallout Could Lead to More Independent Examiners

Corporate governance attorneys traditionally handle internal investigations and representations before the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the role has expanded in the years since Enron and WorldCom to include acting as independent examiners.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Widener School of Law Sponsoring Symposium
• Daluz a Panelist at ABI Workshop
• Paralegal Assn. Announces Officers and Directors
• Casey Will Present Workers’ Comp Seminar

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