3 Things Every Business Should Know About Attorney-Client Privilege (Rodney Moore Commentary)

Businesses, especially small businesses, have limited resources within the business to address risks and challenges, and the prospect of involving someone outside the business causes privacy concerns. Attorney-client privilege is a unique aspect of the attorney relationship that empowers a business to seek counsel while maintaining confidentiality.  The privilege protects both the communication from the business to the attorney and the attorney’s communications to the business. The purpose of the attorney-client privilege is to encourage and promote open and honest communication with legal counsel.  Understanding how the attorney-client privilege works is important for businesses of all types and sizes. Here’s three key things every business should know about attorney-client privilege. 1. Communications related to legal issues are protected. The privilege applies where legal counsel is requested by the business and the advice provided by the attorney relates to the legal issue. For example, if a business seeks legal advice related to whether a term in a contract is enforceable under the laws of Arkansas, that communication along with the advice rendered is protected by the privilege.  Sometimes attorneys are called upon for other types of advice that are more of a business nature, such as whether the provisions of a contract meet certain business objectives. While an attorney who is familiar with the business’ objectives can provide valuable i...
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