It is important for lawyers to understand the scope of privilege, so its protection is not accidentally lost. This paper provides an overview of the various issues to consider when determining the applicability of privilege in civil litigation matters, including:

• Types of privilege
• Improper claims of privilege
• Waiving privilege

This paper was presented at LESA’s To Disclose or Not To Disclose: Applications of Privilege webinar on February 28, 2023.