October 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege Even Without an Attorney: Recent Application of the Common Interest DoctrineA recent decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, New York County highlights the potential importance of—and protection offered by—the sometimes overlooked sibling of attorney-client privilege: the common interest doctrine.
By Lara Flath, Judy Flumenbaum and Jacob Fargo
6 minute read
August 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Dangerous Delay: First Department Upholds Adverse Inference in Discovery DisputeA recent First Department decision reflects a continued post-pandemic trend of New York courts cracking down on delays in producing discovery materials—including by levying harsh penalties not sought by the complaining party.
By Lara Flath, Judy Flumenbaum and Nick Iacono
7 minute read