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Statutory Basis: Florida's attorney-client privilege is primarily codified under Section 90.502 of the Florida Statutes, which outlines the general rule that confidential communications between an attorney and client are privileged and protected from disclosure. Scope of Privilege: The privilege applies to confidential communications made between the attorney and client for the purpose of seeking or providing legal advice. It covers oral and written communications, as well as nonverbal conduct intended to be confidential. Exceptions: Florida law recognizes certain exceptions to attorney-client privilege. For example, the privilege may not apply if the communication was made to further a crime or fraud or if the client puts the legal advice itself at issue in the case. Work Product Privilege: Work product privilege safeguards the materials prepared by an attorney in anticipation of litigation from disclosure. In Florida, work product privilege is primarily governed by Rule 1.280 of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Here are some key aspects of work product privilege in Florida: Protection of Materials: The work product privilege protects documents, tangible things, and mental impressions of an attorney or their representative prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial. Scope of Protection: The privilege extends to both factual and opinion work product. Factual work product includes documents and information gathered in the course of litigation preparation, while opinion work product consists of an attorney's mental impressions, conclusions, opinions, or legal theories. Exceptions: Work product privilege in Florida is subject to certain exceptions. For instance, the privilege may be waived if the work product is shared with or relied upon by others outside the attorney's office, or if the requesting party can demonstrate substantial need and undue hardship in obtaining the information by other means. Common Interest Privilege: Common interest privilege, also known as joint defense privilege or allied attorney privilege, allows parties with a shared legal interest to share privileged information without waiving the attorney-client privilege. In Florida, common interest privilege is recognized by the courts based on common law principles. The key aspects of common interest privilege in Florida include: Shared Legal Interest: The privilege applies when parties with a common legal interest, such as co-defendants in a lawsuit or parties engaged in a joint venture, share confidential information with their respective attorneys for the purpose of furthering their shared legal interest. Confidentiality Requirement: To maintain the common interest privilege, the shared information must remain confidential and be exchanged in the context of a confidential relationship. Application: Florida courts have recognized the common interest privilege in both civil and criminal cases, allowing parties with a shared legal interest to communicate and exchange information without fear of waiving the attorney-client privilege. dfhdg
Unilateral Confidentiality Agreement: This type of agreement is used when only one party needs to protect confidential information. It outlines the obligations of the receiving party to maintain the confidentiality of the disclosed information. Mutual Confidentiality Agreement: Also known as a bilateral confidentiality agreement or a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), this type of agreement is used when both parties will be sharing confidential information. It establishes obligations for both parties to protect each other's confidential information. Employee/Contractor Confidentiality Agreement: This agreement is used when engaging employees or contractors who may have access to sensitive information during the course of their work. It establishes the obligations of the employee or contractor to maintain the confidentiality of the company's proprietary or confidential information. Protective Orders: Stipulated Protective Order: Parties can enter into a stipulated protective order that sets forth the terms and conditions for handling and protecting confidential information during the litigation process. It may include provisions for marking confidential documents, restrictions on disclosure, and procedures for challenging or seeking court approval for certain disclosures. Model Protective Order: Some courts provide model or standard protective orders that parties can use as a starting point for negotiating the terms. These model orders often address issues such as designation of confidential information, procedures for challenging designations, and limitations on use and disclosure of protected information. Court-Issued Protective Order: In certain cases, the court may issue a protective order to govern the handling of confidential information. Parties can request the court to enter a protective order by demonstrating the need to protect sensitive information and outlining the proposed terms. ffhfd Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) pertains to the scope and limitations of discovery in federal court proceedings. While the FRCP is specific to the federal court system, each state has its own set of rules governing civil procedure in state court proceedings. In Florida, the corresponding rules for discovery can be found in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Florida has adopted its own rules of civil procedure, which may differ from the FRCP in certain aspects. In the context of discovery, Florida's rules provide guidance on the scope of discovery, methods of discovery, and various procedural aspects related to the exchange of information between parties. These rules are specific to the state of Florida and apply to civil cases litigated in Florida's state courts.
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