Harlandale Independent School District v. Cornyn

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• holding that the attorney’s independent investigation 22 report was protected by the attorney-client privilege because the investigation was not 23 the ultimate purpose for which the attorney was hired, she prepared the report for the 24 1 primary purpose of providing legal advice
• excepting from disclosure independent investigation by attorney who was functioning as attorney throughout employment
• attorney investigating facts and making recommendations is functioning as an attorney for the entire communication
• When an attorney conducts an investigation in her capacity as an attorney for the purpose of providing legal services and advice to a client, an attorney’s entire investigative report comes under the 3 attorney-client privilege
• privilege extends to entire communication, including facts contained therein
• privilege extends to entire communication, including facts contained therein

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