The attorney-client privilege is an important part of the client-lawyer relationship. Discuss the extent that the public records or open meeting laws should override the privilege. The extent to when public record or opening meeting laws should override the privilege depends on different circumstances. Some of these are first, the client holds the authority to assert it or waive the privilege. Secondly, when the client does not intend the communication to be confidential. Third is if the client passes away and if litigation ensues between the decedents heirs, legatees or other parties claiming under the deceased client. Fourth is when crime or fraud is involved, if a client then seeks the advice of an attorney, then communications are no longer privileged. Fifth is when two clients...