Section of Litigation Roundtable REGISTRATION

Section of LitigationRoundtableREGISTRATION

The Line Between Opinion and Fact Work Product: Why it Matters and Strategies to Protect Your Work Product From Disclosure

Presented by the Commercial & Business Litigation Committee and co-sponsored by the Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

The work product doctrine is an essential pillar of the confidential lawyer-client relationship that enables lawyers to conduct research and analysis in anticipation of litigation without intrusion from opposing parties. But not all work product is protected equally. This program will discuss the basic framework of the work product doctrine, the difference between opinion and fact work product, and recent decisions creating a split among federal courts as to how the distinction between fact and opinion work product is analyzed. It will also discuss best practices to protect your work product from disclosure.

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Committee Roundtables are a free member benefit that allow you to call in from anywhere to hear live audio programs on a host of topics, such as: the ramifications of a recent court case or legislation, developing a new practice area, trial tips, Q&A with a judge, creating personal marketing plans, coping with difficult opposing counsel, and balancing professional and personal life. **Roundtables are not eligible for CLE Credit.