Work Product Document and Withholding of Documents Based on Doctrine

When it comes to the protection of information in litigation, there are generally two doctrines that apply.  First, there is the attorney-client privilege.  Makes sense.  The second is what is known as the “work product” doctrine.  This doctrine stands for the proposition that what a party does in anticipation of litigation is protected from disclosure during discovery.  This could include a party’s legal or mental impressions, or strategic decisions and organization relative to a pending or ongoing dispute. Typically, when a document is withheld under either the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine, it will be identified on a privilege log. ...

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