April 1, 2021

The common interest privilege.

The privilege applies where the communication is otherwise protected under the attorney-client privilege and is in furtherance of a legal interest or strategy common to the parties asserting the privilege. The proponent bears the burden of establishing that the information sought is immune from disclosure.

Stafford v. A&E Real Estate Holdings, LLC, NY Slip Op 01956 (1st Dep't March 30, 2021)

Here is the decision.