Annual Meeting 2006: The increased regulatory scrutiny and civil litigation which has followed in the wake of Enron and other corporate disasters means that, more than ever‚ companies must be scrupulous about taking proper precautions to protect sensitive documents and internal investigations. In particular, the conundrum of whether to waive attorney-client privilege in the face of the demand for disclosure from regulators is one that confronts many companies. Our presentation will focus on recent multi- jurisdictional developments in the law of attorney-client privilege and the particular challenges that face corporate counsel who are often required to wear multiple hats within their organization
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