Jason Wiener and Nathan Sisodia clarify a widely misunderstood distinction in law: attorney-client privilege versus the duty of confidentiality. Confidentiality is a broad ethical obligation covering nearly everything a client shares with counsel, while privilege is a narrower evidentiary protection that can be waived, often accidentally, by looping in accountants, consultants, or other third parties. The authors outline key exceptions, including the Kovel doctrine and common interest privilege, and stress that privilege is preserved or lost long before any dispute arises.
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Dynamic Equity, Founder Compensation, and Co-ops: A Plain-Language Guide
Cooperative founders often shoulder outsized risk, including unpaid labor, personal cash, and emotional strain, without clear guidance on fair compensation. In this plain-language guide, Jason Wiener and Jenny Kassan explore how dynamic equity can reward real contributions over time while staying true to cooperative principles. They outline practical, coop-friendly models that balance fairness, legality, and long-term mission.
