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In the context of attorney-client privilege, when does a communication between a lawyer and client lose its privileged status?
In the case of Boe v. Joe, what must Boe do to contest Joe's assertion of attorney-client privilege based on the crime-fraud exception?
How does the text describe the procedures for deciding when the crime-fraud exception applies?
What issue can arise if Boe has to prove her case to access information that will help her prove her case?
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What burden of proof is required to invoke the crime-fraud exception in attorney-client privilege cases?
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Why have courts established a lower burden of proof for invoking the crime-fraud exception in attorney-client privilege cases?
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Who decides whether to disclose confidential information when the conditions in Rule 1.6 are satisfied?
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In the case of the crime-fraud exception to privilege, who is responsible for deciding if the exception is present?
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What must a party challenging an opponent's claim of privilege prove when invoking the crime-fraud exception?
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Under which circumstance can a challenger ask the judge to review an allegedly privileged communication in chambers?
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What ethical rule mandates disclosure of certain confidential communications?
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How does the confidentiality exception impact attorney-client privilege if certain information is disclosed?
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What burden of proof is required to challenge the privilege based on the text?
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Why was the First Circuit's prima facie test deemed insufficient for the privilege?
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In what case was Napster 'abrogated' regarding interlocutory appellate jurisdiction?
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What must a judge require before engaging in in camera review to determine the applicability of the crime-fraud exception?
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According to Zolin, what type of evidence can be used to meet the threshold showing for in camera review?
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'Chicken and egg and chicken and egg' problem mentioned refers to:
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What type of information might a lawyer be required to reveal to prevent serious violence in some states?
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In what circumstance might a lawyer be obligated to disclose confidential information to prevent substantial financial harm?
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Provide an example situation where a lawyer may learn about a potentially harmful product in a confidential communication.
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What does the Rule 1.6 in New Jersey require lawyers to do if they reasonably believe a client is about to commit a serious harm?
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Under what conditions might a lawyer be required to disclose confidential information to prevent a criminal act likely to result in substantial harm?
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What misconduct did David Bryan engage in with his client, leading to disciplinary action?
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In what setting does the self-defense exception in Rule 1.6(b)(5) require the client's disclosure to be made?
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Why was David Bryan publicly censured by the court?
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What ethical dilemma did David Bryan face in his pursuit of the client after their romantic relationship ended?
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What action did the court take against David Bryan for his conduct with the client?
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Why did the court in In re Grand Jury Investigation uphold the lawyer's claim of privilege when the client made threats against a judge?
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In what context may a client's communications threatening harm be considered privileged?
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Why did the court in the Kansas case uphold the lawyer's disclosure of the client's threat to kill his former fiancée?
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What is the significance of the 'breathing room' concept in attorney-client relationships?
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Why are a client's communications threatening harm considered privileged unless the crime-fraud exception applies?
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What is the significance of the confidentiality exception in New Jersey Rule 1.6(b)?
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When may a lawyer be obligated to disclose confidential information to prevent substantial financial harm?
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What is the primary reason behind the disclosure requirements in the confidentiality exception?
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In what context might a lawyer learn about a potentially harmful product in a confidential communication?
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What ethical dilemma may lawyers face when deciding to disclose confidential information under the confidentiality exception?
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Why did the court in In re Grand Jury Investigation uphold the lawyer's claim of privilege when the client made threats against a judge?
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Under what circumstance might a lawyer be obligated to disclose confidential information to prevent substantial harm?
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What burden of proof is required to challenge the privilege based on the text?
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Why are a client's communications threatening harm considered privileged unless the crime-fraud exception applies?
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What is the significance of the 'breathing room' concept in attorney-client relationships?
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What was the outcome of the case involving David Bryan and his pursuit of a former client after their romantic relationship ended?
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In what context does the self-defense exception in Rule 1.6(b)(5) require the client's disclosure to be made?
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What ethical dilemma did lawyers face when responding to public criticism, especially on social media?
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What was the significance of the court's decision in Meyerhofer v. Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. regarding the self-defense exception?
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Why did the court in the In re Bryan case censure David Bryan for revealing confidential information about his former client?
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