Hollywood’s Private Investigators: How PI Scandals Entrap Lawyers, PI Law 101

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After Harvey Weinstein reportedly directed his lawyers to hire a PI firm to gather dirt on actor Rose McGowan who had accused him of sexual misconduct, can his lawyers be held liable for the actions of the PI firm? Peter Afrasiabi answers this and other key questions for lawyers while reviewing the myriad federal, state, criminal and civil laws that govern the conduct of private investigators.