N.Y. FIS Law § 1008
This is the official text of N.Y. FIS Law § 1008, part of New York’s FIS Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "FIS Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Effect of communication on privileges
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§ 1008. Effect of communication on privileges. All communications\nbetween the consumer's attorney in the legal claim and the litigation\nfunding company as it pertains to the legal claim that is subject to the\nlitigation funding contract shall not constitute a waiver of any\nprivilege or protection, including but not limited to the attorney\nclient privilege and the work-product doctrine.\n
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