Eastern Airlines, an airline company, regularly purchases snacks and food items from Schauer Foods. Schauer claims that
Question:
Eastern Airlines, an airline company, regularly purchases snacks and food items from Schauer Foods. Schauer claims that Eastern owes Schauer $300,000 for unpaid bills. The owners of Eastern direct Cass, an Eastern employee, to speak with Kent, Eastern's outside counsel, about the account. Cass tells Kent that the failure to pay the bill is related to an ongoing criminal fraud in her department. Cass asks Kent how to continue the fraudulent scheme and how to hide the profits. Kent gives Cass detailed advice on how to continue the criminal fraud without detection. Which of the following statements is most accurate? (You may assume that Upjohn applies.) one answer
Kent may lawfully reveal the criminal advice that Kent gave to Cass, even without Eastern's permission. | ||
There was never a conversation between any lawyer and the lawyer's client. | ||
Cass may not testify at trial regarding Kent's advice to her on how to hide the fraud profits. | ||
Eastern is legally forbidden from revealing what Cass told Kent about the fraud. |