There is nothing more sacred to in-house counsel than attorney-client privilege. But with the advent of e-discovery, preserving privilege has become increasingly difficult. A recent court ruling in the District of Maryland underscores this point.
On May 29, Judge Paul Grimm, noted as one of the most influential and educated jurists on the topic of e-discovery, handed down an opinion that many experts consider the most significant guidance to date on preserving privilege in the course of e-discovery.
