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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in a 7-2 decision on Friday that an exception to solicitor-client privilege may be available to lawyers to fully defend themselves against potential criminal charges.
Federal prosecutors want Trump's attorney to testify under a crime-fraud exception, reports say. It can be used if there's reason to believe a client is using legal services for illegal purposes. One ...
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says there can be an exception to a lawyer's duty to keep conversations with a client confidential when the lawyer needs the information to defend themselves ...