S. 2450 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine.
S. 2450 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 2007, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 110-322
What it does
Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence with respect to the disclosure of a communication or information covered by the attorney-client privilege and work product protection. Provides that, when such a disclosure is made in a federal proceeding or to a federal office or agency, and waives the attorney-client privilege or work-product protection, the waiver extends to an undisclosed communication or information in a federal or sta…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 11, 2007
- Passed the SenateFeb 27, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 8, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 11, 2008
- Became lawSep 19, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-322. (Sep 19, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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