A Case of First Impression - What Does It Mean for Your Use of AI Tools? On February 17, 2026, Judge Rakoff of the Southern District of New York held that an AI-chat made by a criminal defendant in anticipation of a meeting with his attorneys was not protected by either attorney-client privilege
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Client’s Use of AI Not Protected by Attorney Client Privilege

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