Also known as: advise · advises · advised · advising · advisare · legal advice
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Guidance offered by one person to another, especially legal guidance provided by a lawyer or other professional to a client or principal.
The President directed the Secretary of Defense to submit a written assessment of military readiness for an upcoming operation. The Secretary prepared and delivered the assessment as requested. The document supplied the President with the information needed to fulfill constitutional responsibilities.
Plaintiff served a subpoena on Aether Technologies describing the topics for examination. The notice informed the company of its obligation to confer and designate witnesses. Aether Technologies then selected officers to testify on its behalf.
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Judge Anita Ali reviewed a proposed contract for her adult child without charging a fee. She limited her involvement to informal review and did not appear in court on the child's behalf. The conduct complied with the prohibition on practicing law while permitting limited family assistance.
Attorney Alexandra Armstrong contacted outside counsel to discuss whether a proposed disclosure would violate confidentiality rules. The consultation addressed only the lawyer's own compliance obligations. The discussion remained protected from compelled disclosure.
An engineer at Astra Aerospace sent a report to in-house counsel at the direction of a supervisor. The report described potential regulatory violations and requested an assessment of liability. The communication qualified for protection under the attorney-client privilege.
Antonio Alvarado urged his associate to falsify records to conceal inventory shortages. The statements were made with the intent that the associate commit the offense. The solicitation was complete upon the making of the statements regardless of whether the associate acted.
A lawyer may disclose information to secure legal advice about compliance with the rules of professional conduct. The disclosure is limited to what is necessary for that purpose.
A judge may give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a family member without compensation. The judge may not serve as the family member's lawyer in any forum.
Communications made by employees to corporate counsel at the direction of superiors for the purpose of securing legal advice are privileged. The protection extends beyond senior management to all employees acting within that scope.
The defendant must act with the specific intent that the person solicited actually commit the crime. Mere general approval of criminal conduct does not satisfy the requirement.
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