Common interest doctrine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000846",
  "term": "Common interest doctrine",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A legal principle that allows parties with a shared legal interest to exchange privileged information without waiving attorney-client privilege or work-product protection. This doctrine applies when parties are pursuing a common legal strategy, even if they are not co-parties in litigation. It is often invoked in complex insurance coverage disputes involving multiple insureds or insurers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/common-interest-doctrine/"
}