In a recent court case, it was revealed that communications with the PR firm were not considered privileged - which means that the opposition was enabled to review confidential materials.
PR firms are often hired to protect clients as in the court of law filings are often public - which opens them up to the court of public opinion and the media, meaning a PR firm is needed.
When a PR firm is acting as an agent for a lawyer AND meets certain criteria, then privilege often stands, and materials are likely to remain confidential. Here are four top-line information to know for public relations firms to ensure that their materials remain confidential and privileged:
