The Attorney-Client Privilege May Be Lost or Waived by the Client

question 32

Multiple Choice

The attorney-client privilege may be lost or waived by the client ________.

• A) if the client does not intend the communication to be confidential
• B) if the client discloses the communication to others or if a third party not related to the client is present during an attorney-client discussion
• C) if in a multi-jurisdictional case, an associate attorney from a foreign nation owes loyalty to the nation rather than to the client
• D) All of these choices.

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Definitions:

Bounded Ethicality

The psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards.

Psychological Process

The internal mental mechanisms and functions that underpin an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Ethical Standards

Principles that guide behavior in the workplace and professional settings, emphasizing honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Violates

To break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement.