Client’s AI Chats Aren’t Privileged. What’s the Rule for Counsel?

Opinion: Clients who want to use AI to assist their defense likely will find their efforts aren't protected from disclosure ...
Wealth Management

Attorney-Client Privilege Waived by Client’s Use of Public AI

The recent decision in United States v. Heppner, No. 25-cr-00503-JSR (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 10, 2026), underscores the need for ...

Defendant's Own AI Legal Research Isn't Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege

From U.S. v. Heppner, handed down today by Judge Jed Rakoff (S.D.N.Y.): ...
Law

The Attorney-Client Privilege

Many people are aware of the concept that communications between clients and their attorneys are "privileged" but the fine lines of that privilege are not often understood. It is important to be ...

AI-generated docs aren't covered by attorney-client privilege, judge says

Using the messages as evidence is still dicey.
Forbes

Artificial Intelligence Communications Are Not Protected By Any Privilege

It has already become common that a person facing a legal issue will first attempt to consult some Artificial Intelligence (AI) portal better understand the issue. This involves the person entering ...
The New York Times

Read Trump Lawyers’ Filing on Mar-a-Lago Raid and Attorney-Client Privilege in Documents Case

A PDF version of this document with embedded text is available at the link below: Case 9:23-cr-80101-AMC Document 566 Entered on FLSD Docket 05/21/2024 Page 1 of 28 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT ...
Law

Is a Communication Involving Both Legal and Nonlegal Advice Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege?

In In re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397 (U.S. May 2, 2022), the court is struggling as to the application of the attorney-client privilege when the communication contains both legal and nonlegal advice. As ...