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Upjohn Co v United States

449 U.S. 383 (1981)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year1981
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Attorney-client privilege in the corporate context extends beyond the control group to all employees communicating at superiors' direction for the purpose of obtaining legal advice.

Key Principle

Attorney-client privilege in the corporate context extends beyond the control group to any employee communicating at the direction of superiors for the purpose of obtaining legal advice.

Area of Law

procedure

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