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Work E-Mail Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege, Court Says

Posted on January 19, 2011July 3, 2025 by Dissent

David Kravets writes:

E-mails between a client and attorney are no longer considered privileged and confidential if the client writes the messages from a work e-mail account, a California court of appeals has ruled.

The 3-0 decision Thursday by the Sacramento Third Appellate District means that if you intend to sue your employer, don’t discuss the suit with an attorney using company e-mail. The company has a right to access it and use it against you in a court.

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