Covington offices. Photo: Diego Radzinschi/ALM Judge's Covington Order May Have 'Chilling Effects' for Attorney-Client Relations
The decision could have lasting consequences in "eroding the principle that the attorney-client relationship is confidential," said a law professor.
July 26, 2023 at 03:50 PM
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Law Firm Client Relationships
A federal judge's ruling this week that ordered Covington & Burling to disclose some client names to the Securities and Exchange Commission has alarmed some legal analysts, including those who say it could erode attorney-client relations and may be used by government agencies to expand the use of administrative subpoenas.
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