10/03/2006
Outside Corporate Directors Can Claim the Attorney-Client Privilege With Personal Counsel Paid for by the Company Even if Corporate Affairs are Discussed
Ex parte Smith, 2006 WL 1304943 (2006), Ala., No. 1050607, 5/12/06
Brief Summary
Outside corporate directors may hire personal counsel to advise them of their individual rights and responsibilities and claim attorney-client privilege against the company, even if the discussions relate to corporate affairs.
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