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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Oct. 4, 2007

Perils of Privilege Logs - How to Open Relations and Avoid Unnecessary Work

Forum Column - By Richard M. Coleman - The "Musings of a Discovery Referee" series continues, with a look at which documents can be protected legitimately by counsel.

FORUM COLUMN

By Richard M. Coleman

      X Corp. responded to Y Co.'s demand for production by asserting objections. It did not base any objection on the grounds of privilege, but stated:
      "X Corp. will produce all of its unprivileged Project documents which contain specific reference to labor, equipment and materials which X Corp. provided in the course of its work on the Project."
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