Private Conversations in Public Settings: How Lawyers' 'Seemingly Innocuous Conduct' Can Lead to Confidentiality Breaches
"I do think it speaks to the idea that [although] we have become more mobile in our work habits...we have to make sure we continue to think about what should and should not be discussed in a public forum," said University of Notre Dame Law School professor Veronica Root Martinez, who kicked off a viral Twitter thread Friday about lawyers and other professionals breaching confidentiality in public.
October 04, 2021 at 04:21 PM
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Social MediaRestaurants, airports, car dealerships and even public restrooms aren't ideal places to discuss litigation strategy or privileged information, a University of Notre Dame Law School professor reminded professionals Friday morning.
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