Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Anytime/Web - #Ethics: Effect of Corporate IT Policies on Otherwise Privileged Communications

Jon Barton of
Sandberg Phoenix & vonGontard
(St. Louis, MO)




Personal use of corporate IT resources has become commonplace and, in some instances, essential for busy employees. If the company has an IT monitoring policy, however, that policy could prevent any privilege from attaching to personal communications from company employees to third parties (attorneys, spouses) that pass through the company's server. Counsel should be aware of the effect these corporate IT policies have (or could have) on evidentiary privileges and, therefore, the scope of discoverable information in various litigation settings.

Title:
Ethics: Effect of Corporate IT Politics on Otherwise Privileged Communications



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