Common-Interest Doctrine and Attorney-Client Privilege for Public Attorneys Confirmed by Minnesota Supreme Court in Energy Policy Advocates v. Ellison
In a case of high importance to state attorneys general and other government agencies, the Minnesota Supreme Court last month issued its decision in Energy Policy Advocates. v. Ellison, recognizing the “common interest” doctrine and confirming application of attorney-client privilege within government agencies. –N.W.2d —-, 2022 WL 4488489 (Minn. Sept. 28, 2022). The decision adds…
