kevin p allen

October 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Superior Court Confuses the 'At-Issue' Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently has had its struggles and challenges with attorney-client privilege issues.

By Kevin P. Allen

1 minute read
December 3, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

No Work-Product Protection for Notes Written by Investigator Hired by Counsel

Work-product protection under Pennsylvania's Rules of Civil Procedure is very narrow for nonattorneys, and that is true even if the work product in question is created by a nonattorney hired by and working at the express direction of counsel.

By Kevin P. Allen

1 minute read
February 8, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Camera Review of Privileged Documents: Is It Both Mandatory and Immediately Appealable?

Two recent decisions from the Pennsylvania Superior Court appear inconsistent and irreconcilable with respect to a trial court's in camera review of documents subject to a claim of privilege. In one case, the Superior Court rebuked the trial court for not conducting an in camera review and suggested that in camera review by trial courts of allegedly privilege documents is required in Yocabet v. UPMC Presbyterian, 119 A.3d 1012 (Pa. Super. 2015).

By Kevin P. Allen

1 minute read
January 15, 2015 | Commercial Litigation Insider

In-house Attorney-Client Privilege and 'Lawyerly Things'

Advice provided by in-house lawyers too often is at risk of being stripped of the protection of the attorney-client privilege.

By Kevin P. Allen

1 minute read
January 13, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

In-house Attorney-Client Privilege and 'Lawyerly Things'

Advice provided by in-house lawyers too often is at risk of being stripped of the protection of the attorney-client privilege.

By Kevin P. Allen

1 minute read

More From ALM

Emphasizing organizational values over rules is a hallmark of an effective E&C program.

2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report for North America

Brought to you by LRN
Download Now

Are you managing NDAs with the speed and precision the market demands? Download this guide to learn about the most important terms in private equity NDA to help streamline your workflows.

The Top 10 Terms in Private Equity NDAs

Brought to you by Ontra
Download Now

As private equity fund managers, remaining compliant on every front is critical as the SEC continues to intensify enforcement efforts and propose reforms. Learn how to improve your compliance and face your biggest risks head on in this guide.

Top 10 Compliance Concerns for Private Fund Managers

Brought to you by Ontra
Download Now

Premium Subscription

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now

Team Accounts

Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now

Bundle Subscriptions

Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now

From Data to Decisions

Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.

Exclusive Depth and Reach.

Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Big Pictures and Fine Details

Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.