A matter that began as a fraudulent inducement claim on insuring mortgage-backed securities has mushroomed into what litigants and observers say could be a defining moment for attorney-client privilege in New York and the "common interest" rule.
May 02, 2016 at 12:00 AM
1 minute read
ALBANY – A matter that began as a fraudulent inducement claim on insuring mortgage-backed securities has mushroomed into what litigants and observers say could be a defining moment for attorney-client privilege in New York and the “common interest” rule.
Arguments before the state Court of Appeals last week in Ambac Assurance v. Countrywide, 80, focused on whether the traditionally narrow view of the common-interest privilege taken by New York courts should change.
Presented by BigVoodoo
This event shines a spotlight on the individuals, teams, projects and organizations that are changing the financial industry.
BTI provides leading tax professionals from financial institutions with unmatched tools and resources.
Honoring outstanding legal achievements focused at the national level, largely around Big Law and in-house departments.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:(1) Tasks and responsibilities include:Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements for internal business...
Boutique midtown Manhattan law firm specializing in sophisticated real estate litigation & representation of commercial and residential ...
Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Boston, MA office for a Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience. The ideal ca...
