New York S01441 amends the civil practice law to clarify rules on the waiver of privilege in legal actions.

New York S01441 amends the civil practice law and rules to provide clearer guidelines on the waiver of privilege in legal actions. It specifies the scope of a waiver, addressing inadvertent disclosures and the effects of court orders and party agreements on waivers of privilege or protection. The bill ensures that inadvertent disclosures do not constitute a waiver if the holder took reasonable steps to prevent and rectify the error. It also outlines conditions under which a court order or party agreement can control the waiver of privilege.

New York S01441 amends the civil practice law to clarify rules on the waiver of privilege in legal actions.

New York S01441 amends the civil practice law and rules to provide clearer guidelines on the waiver of privilege in legal actions. It specifies the scope of a waiver, addressing inadvertent disclosures and the effects of court orders and party agreements on waivers of privilege or protection. The bill ensures that inadvertent disclosures do not constitute a waiver if the holder took reasonable steps to prevent and rectify the error. It also outlines conditions under which a court order or party agreement can control the waiver of privilege.