Epic Fail: This Common Redaction Error Exposes Confidential Info
Aside from risking potential civil liability, lawyers also could face disciplinary action when they fail to properly redact court documents. Here's what to know to avoid making a big mistake.
December 19, 2018 at 12:46 PM
5 minute read
The black redaction box is meant to protect sensitive information from public view. It's supposed to be an impenetrable curtain. But sometimes that curtain is surprisingly easy to raise.
And when that happens, it can mean trouble for attorneys and their clients.
Lawyers who fail to properly redact information in confidential documents could run afoul of the American Bar Association's rule on safeguarding client property, which has been adopted by most states.
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