§ 1613. Lawyer-corporate client privilege
Communications otherwise privileged under Rule 502 of the Vermont Rules of Evidence are privileged with respect to a corporation only if the representative client is a member of the control group of the corporation, acting in his or her official capacity. However, if the communications are with a representative client who is not a member of the control group, such communications are privileged only to the extent necessary to effectuate legal representation of the corporation. For purposes of this section, “control group” means:
(1) the officers and directors of a corporation; and
(2) those persons who:
(A) have the authority to control or substantially participate in a decision regarding action to be taken on the advice of a lawyer; or
(B) have the authority to obtain professional legal services or to act on advice rendered pursuant thereto, on behalf of the corporation. (Added 1993, No. 85, § 4b, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
§ 1601. Interest of witness; effect on qualifications and credibility
§ 1603. When executor or administrator is a party
§ 1604. Value of property; owner as competent witness
§ 1609. Admissibility of written statements
§ 1611. Written statements; consent of physician or parent
§ 1613. Lawyer-corporate client privilege
§ 1614. Victim and crisis worker privilege
§ 1615. Journalist’s privilege
§ 1623. Penalty for disobeying subpoena
§ 1624. Mittimus to compel attendance
§ 1642. Impeachment of own witness
§ 1644. Witnesses may be examined separately
§ 1646. Evidence of sexual conduct
§ 1661. Attesting witnesses to wills and other instruments
§ 1662. Self incrimination—generally