Was decision a Whitewater-shed? Supreme Court let stand ruling that lawyers' notes were not privileged

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The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals ruled that notes taken by government attorneys while in a conference with Hillary Clinton and her private attorney were not covered by the attorney-client privilege. This ruling may have broad implications by making public officials unable to seek council from government attorneys. This ruling undercuts the confidentiality privilege and makes it hard for politicians who often have difficulty distinguishing between official and private roles.

Laws, regulations and rules, Confidential communications, Attorney-client privilege, Public employees, Government employees, Government attorneys

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Ask and ye shall predict; good questions beat stereotypes when choosing jurors

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Studies by psychology professor Roy Lachman and American Bar Foundation researcher Shari Diamond dispute that juror demographics predict their decisions, contending that their attitudes reveal more about verdicts they might reach. These studies may explain a split in thinking among consultants, with some already questioning demographics and relying more on attitudes.

Methods, Jury selection

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