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1StrongBlackMan

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20. I.e., ... the Required Records Doctrine? eom

Reply to Gothmog (Reply #15)

Mon Feb 3, 2014, 10:19 PM

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Any lawyers care to weigh in on Stepian using the Fifth Amendment on a document subpoena? [View all] markpkessinger Feb 2014 OP

Nice try. nt Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #1

uh, what? markpkessinger Feb 2014 #2

Stepien's lawyer. Sorry! nt Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #5

No problem -- thanks for clarifying! n/t markpkessinger Feb 2014 #6

I am not an attorney but I saw several on my TV last night DURHAM D Feb 2014 #3

That makes sense. n/t markpkessinger Feb 2014 #4

I worked in the legal biz for almost 30 years Blue_In_AK Feb 2014 #7

There has been a subpoena Gothmog Feb 2014 #10

And, girlfriend is in a trick bag ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #18

Don't you remember all the subpoenas refused from the Bush* cronies and even Sarah Palin Bandit Feb 2014 #31

Testimony by Production is a hard argument to win Gothmog Feb 2014 #8

There has been some recent opinions on this issue with respect to off-shore accounts Gothmog Feb 2014 #9

Just playing the "friendly advocate" ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #19

love love LOVE threads with lawyer input Skittles Feb 2014 #11

if my employers asks for information, can i invoke the 5th? spanone Feb 2014 #12

5th is only for criminal matters Gothmog Feb 2014 #14

interesting. spanone Feb 2014 #16

Which was pretty much how HUAC was able to find contempt... malthaussen Feb 2014 #29

The Constitution/Bill of Rights protects you from the government, not private individuals Trekologer Feb 2014 #17

Lets ask Gardner? Historic NY Feb 2014 #13

The 5th amendment does not generally work against the IRS Gothmog Feb 2014 #15

I.e., ... the Required Records Doctrine? eom 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #20

Do you think Christie will try to claim executive privilege or work product? Just curious. nt okaawhatever Feb 2014 #22

He Will Absolutelty Claim... Laxman Feb 2014 #23

Thanks for that. nt okaawhatever Feb 2014 #24

He Is Stalling... Laxman Feb 2014 #21

The danger is to Kelly. She is the defendant and Stepien is her lawyer. JimDandy Feb 2014 #25

I don't think it applies to document production. Lex Feb 2014 #26

Here is a good explanation of the Act of Production doctrine Gothmog Feb 2014 #27

As predicted, the NJ committee is seeking to enforce subpoenas Gothmog Feb 2014 #28

It's worth it.. sendero Feb 2014 #30

Septien's lawyer wants to go to court to litigate these subpoenas Gothmog Feb 2014 #32

Thanks for the update and commentary! n/t markpkessinger Feb 2014 #33

There will be a hearing on privilege issue Gothmog Mar 2014 #34

Thanks for the update! n/t markpkessinger Mar 2014 #35

Does anyone have any links to the briefs filed for tomorrow's hearing? Gothmog Mar 2014 #36