How wide is the common interest privilege? Published On - October 3, 2014 fgiannoni Tidbits of ethics A recent NY decision restricts the common interest privilege to a common legal interest. Schaeffler v U.S., No 13 Civ. 4864 (S.D.N.Y. May 28 2014) BLOG CATEGORIES Bridging Common Law & Civil Law - Tidbits of ethics - International litigation and enforcement of Foreign Judgements - Privacy - You might find interesting (IT) - Latest News Corporate & Business Law