Author Question: How is a claim of privilege made? What will be an ideal ... (Read 106 times)

Marty · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

How is a claim of privilege made?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the ethical duties of computer or technology consultants regarding information and documents they handle or a law firm? How should a law firm avoid potential ethical issues associated with using a computer or technology consultant?

What will be an ideal response?

duy1981999 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The privilege is not automatic. The client claiming the privilege has the burden to establish the existence of the privilege.

Answer to Question 2

Outside computer or technology consultants must understand the nature of the confidentiality of the files on which they are working. They must also understand the duty of loyalty and the conflict of interest that would result if they were to provide services to another client whose interests were directly adverse. It would be wise for the law firm to perform a conflict check to verify that the consultant had not previously worked for an adverse party.