Another cautionary tale for corporate officers from the sage of Elizabeth Holmes.  Holmes just lost her argument that she had her own attorney-client relationship with her company's lawyers and that those communications were privileged and, therefore, inadmissible in her criminal trial.  The judge noted "Holmes heavily relies on her belief that [company's lawyers] jointly represented her and Theranos, however, Holmes' subjective belief is not the standard....  The standard is a 'clear' communication that the individual sought legal advice as an individual, not as a representative of the company; and on that Holmes falls short." 

The case highlights why it is so important for company counsel who interact with corporate officials to explain who it is they actually represent and to do so in writing when there is any possibility of confusion.