Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Sep. 15, 2017
Public relations and attorney-client privilege
PR firms are frequently used in entertainment litigation for many reasons, including to develop a litigation strategy or plan for maneuvering a lawsuit into an optimal position for settlement, or to win in the court of public opinion.
Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Douglas L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (310) 975-1080
Email: djohnson@jjllplaw.com
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA
Public relations firms are frequently used in entertainment litigation for many reasons, including to develop a litigation strategy or plan for maneuvering a lawsuit into an optimal position for settlement, or to win in the court of public opinion. However, certain communications with PR representatives may not privileged.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal recently held that communications between a PR firm hired by a lawyer for a cl...
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