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S. 2450:
A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client...
110th Congress

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2007-2008
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A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedDec 11, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJan 31, 2008
Occurred: Passed SenateFeb 27, 2008
Occurred: Passed HouseSep 8, 2008
Occurred: Signed by PresidentSep 19, 2008
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Sep 19, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-322.
Related:
See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.
Votes:
Feb 27, 2008: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each senator’s position was not kept.
Sep 8, 2008: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.
Question & Answer
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Sep 23, 2008 12:08 PM - After this bill was signed, it said it would become law after "administrative actions" are complete...what did that mean? - Answer it!
Oct 6, 2008 11:45 AM - Is 502(d) applicable to government investigations (is it a "pending litigation") like (a) and (b)? In other words, can the parties get a signed court order and if so how? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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New York City Bar Association
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