Not far from the Donner Pass.
Any number of reasons. I'm going with 1)votes 2)Hopes of destabilizing America like Europe has.
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I found an exception. If a client sues the lawyer then the lawyer may be permitted to reveal private communications to the extent necessary to defend against the allegations.