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May 19, 12:58 PM
Amazon, Apple, and Google Accused of Abusing Attorney-Client Privilege in Antitrust Cases, Reports Wall Street Journal
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Amazon, Apple, and Google Accused of Abusing Attorney-Client Privilege in Antitrust Cases, Reports Wall Street Journal

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  • 华尔街日报中文网
  • 9to5Mac
  • AppleInsider
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Amazon, Apple, and Google are facing criticism for allegedly abusing attorney-client privilege in ongoing antitrust and other legal cases. According to reports, lawyers representing these major technology companies have been accused of encouraging a culture of lawlessness by excessively withholding internal documents under the guise of legal privilege. This strategy, highlighted by Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins, is seen as counterproductive, potentially harming the companies' positions in court and public opinion. The approach has raised concerns that these tech giants may be undermining their own defenses by appearing to misuse legal protections.

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