Via Zoom

“Privilege” – the word that always comes up in litigation. Are your communications privileged? Are they confidential? Do you have to disclose them?

On June 24, 2021 Dentons lawyers David Wotherspoon, Christy Lee and Jasmine Der held an interactive session reviewing the types of privilege and what is and is not protected.

Topics discussed:

The types of privilege

• Solicitor-client privilege, litigation privilege, settlement privilege, and common interest privilege.

Is it or is it not privileged?

• Common mistakes and practical examples.

Where does business advice end and privileged legal advice begin?

• The difference between non-privileged business communications and advice, and privileged legal advice.

What about confidentiality?

• The difference between privilege and confidentiality.

What does this mean for litigation?

• Your document disclosure obligations.

“Without prejudice” communications

• What is the impact of labelling something “without prejudice” and will it actually confer privilege?

Moderator

• Samantha Chang, Senior Associate, Vancouver

Speakers

• David Wotherspoon, Partner, Vancouver
• Christy J. Lee, Partner, Calgary
• Jasmine Der, Associate, Vancouver

Accreditation

LSBC: This session is registered for one Professional Ethics Hour with the Law Society of British Columbia.

LSO: This program is eligible for up to one Professionalism Hour with the Law Society of Ontario

Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance.