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The Attorney-Client Deskbook Companion Webcast Series features 6 presentations that discuss many topics from the updated 2021 Attorney-Client Privilege Deskbook. Presentations will cover a wide variety of topics relating to exceptions to privilege, privilege logs and documenting privilege, the Work Product Doctrine, protecting and defending a client’s confidentiality, internal investigations, international considerations, and privilege of the press.
ADDED BENEFIT: All series purchasers will receive a free 1-year subscription to the LinkedLaw edition of Minnesota CLE’s Attorney-Client Privilege Deskbook.Times listed are Central Time.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Overview of the Work Product Doctrine
This session will discuss Chapter 9 from the Attorney-Client Privilege Deskbook providing an overview of the Work Product Doctrine. Learn the original source of the doctrine, purpose, rationale, definition and elements, and other general construction considerations. The session will review the latest work product case law from Minnesota and provide tips and tricks for asserting work product objections efficiently and effectively.
– Kathryn Johnson; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
– Amy Weisgram; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Privilege Logs and How to Effectively Document Privilege
This overview of Privilege Logs will discuss common methods of documenting attorney-client privilege, particularly for voluminous logs. Learn what Privilege Logs are, the applicable rules, what agreements and assertions of privilege can or should be made, how to craft a Privilege Log, and other relevant considerations.
– Damien A. Riehl; Fastcase
Thursday, January 20, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
4 Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege
The Attorney-Client Privilege is essential to the attorney-client relationship, however, it is not absolute. This session will discuss the crime-fraud exception, the fiduciary exception, testamentary exception, along with disclosure necessary to prevent reasonable certain death or substantial bodily harm. Understanding these exceptions will help you learn the circumstances in which the attorney-client privilege will not apply or would be outweighed by overriding concerns.
– Ben J. Bauer; Nichols Kaster, PLLP
– Caroline E. Bressman; Nichols Kaster PLLP
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Protecting the Privilege in Domestic and International Investigations
Investigations can lead to unique and complicated questions about the assertion of attorney-client privilege and work-product protections. Those questions get even more complex when investigations cross borders. This session will provide an overview of privilege considerations in the investigation and international contexts along with updates on recent developments.
– Lousene M. Hoppe; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
– Karl Procaccini; Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Rescheduled for:
Thursday, February 24, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
How to Protect and Defend a Client’s Confidentiality During Litigation
This session will discuss Chapter 14 from the Attorney-Client Privilege Deskbook discussing the impact of litigation on attorney-client privilege. Learn what you need to do to preserve privilege for your client during discovery, how to protect and safeguard privileged material, relevant motions you can bring, how to approach trial, constitutional issues that may arise, and what appellate considerations may come into play.
– Chad Pennington; Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California
Thursday, January 27, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Privilege and the Press
Freedom of the press is enshrined in the United States and Minnesota Constitutions. Several state and federal cases and laws outline the parameters of the extent of privilege afforded to journalists and news media organizations. To understand press privilege, this session will examine four main concepts that relate to the extent of the privilege: prior restraint, newsgathering and shield laws, reporter’s privilege, and defamation. Additionally, learn practical tips with working with your media clients.
– Barbara L. Jones; Minnesota Lawyer
$245
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
This package provides 6.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
Overview of the Work Product Doctrine
1.0 ethics credit
Privilege Logs and How to Effectively Document Privilege
1.0 ethics credit
4 Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege
1.0 ethics credit
Protecting the Privilege in Domestic and International Investigations
1.0 ethics credit
How to Protect and Defend a Client’s Confidentiality During Litigation
1.0 ethics credit
Privilege and the Press
1.0 ethics credit
