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Legal professional privilege

Legal updates Federal court

Federal Court: August 2026

When will misfeasance in public office pleadings withstand scrutiny, and what makes legal advice the dominant purpose of a corporate investigation?

Best practice tips for protecting privilege and mitigating discovery risks

The Federal Court clarifies dominant purpose, joint privilege and evidentiary standard, providing critical insights for in-house counsel managing discovery risks.

Legal updates Federal court

Federal Court: March 2025

The Federal Court considers whether derivative disclosure amounted to waiver of privilege and cross-examination of witnesses on privileged materials.

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