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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate in‐house counsel's dual role in the context of a wrongful discharge claim against his corporate employer and its effect on privileged corporate communications.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper takes the form of legal research and analysis.
Findings
A multipart factors test is proposed focusing on three areas: first, rationale for discharge; second, in‐house counsel's claim; and third, risks to privileged corporate information.
Originality/value
The paper creates new means to evaluate corporate privilege and in‐house counsel access.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2013
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