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Abstract

I. Introduction

II. Emerging Federal Approach toward Privilege

III. Rule 501

IV. Rule 502

V. Rule 503 … A. Definitions … 1. A Client … 2. A Lawyer … 3. Representative of the Lawyer … 4. Confidential Communication … B. General Rule of Privilege … C. Who May Claim Privilege … D. Exceptions … 1. Furtherance of Crime or Fraud … 2. Claimants through Same Deceased Client … 3. Breach of Duty by Lawyer or Client … 4. Document Attested by Lawyer … 5. Joint Clients

VI. Rule 504

VII. Rule 505 … A. Confidential Communications … B. Testimony against Spouse in Criminal Case … C. Exceptions … 1. In Case of Certain Crimes … 2. In Cases against Third Persons Relating to the Spouses’ Marriage Relationship … 3. In Any Case by One Spouse for Divorce or Annulment

VIII. Rule 506

IX. Rule 507

X. Rule 508

XI. Rule 509 … A. The General Rule … B. Procedures … C. Notice to the Government … D. Effect of Sustaining Claim

XII. Rule 510 … A. Rule of Privilege … B. Who May Claim the Privilege … C. Exceptions … 1. Voluntary Disclosure: Informer a Witness … 2. Testimony on Merits … 3. Legality of Obtaining Evidence

XIII. Rule 511

XIV. Rule 512

XV. Rule 513 … A. Comment on Inference Not Permitted … B. Claiming the Privilege without Knowledge of the Jury … C. Jury Instruction

XVI. Conclusion

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