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Civil Litigation

Jul. 5, 2019

Judge mulling whether state agencies must release attorney communications

A superior court judge said she will consider whether undisclosed communications between government agencies and their attorneys are privileged or not in a case that could determining whether a prior court decision on alleged cancerous effects of coffee or the rulings of state agencies carry the weight of law.

LOS ANGELES -- A superior court judge said she will consider whether undisclosed communications between government agencies and their attorneys are privileged. The outcome could decide whether a decision of a judge or state agencies carry the weight of law in determining if coffee must carry a warning label.

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl heard arguments Wednesday from the prevailing plaintiffs in a case where Superior Court Judge $95

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