Course Outline

I.   Attorney Client Privilege Rule (25 minutes)
     A. The Rule
     B. Exceptions
     C. Waivers
II.  Zone Of Secrecy (15 minutes)
     A. Legal v. Business
     B. Predominant Purpose test
     C. "Funnelling"
III. Potential Pitfalls (35 minutes)
     A. Due diligence
     B. Consultants
     C. Former employees
IV.  Work Product Doctrine (15 minutes)
     A. In anticipation of litigation
     B. Fact work product
     C. Opinion Work Product
     D. Internal investigations
V.   Issues For In-House Counsel (10 minutes)
VI.  Current Development (10 minutes)
VII. Questions (10 minutes)

Note: This presentation qualifies for 2 hour general MCLE credit PA and CA.  Applications are pending for 2 hours of MCLE credit in NC and VA.

RSVP by April 1, 2004

Please fax or e-mail your reservation to Joe Maguire, Esq., CLE Coordinator
Fax: (202) 414-9299

Questions? Phone (202) 414-9484

Reed Smith LLP is an approved Pennsylvania and California MCLE provider.