In several recent posts, I have discussed Covington & Burling LLPs opposition to an SEC subpoena demanding that the law firm "name names". See SEC Suit Against Covington & Burling Threatens More Than Attorney-Client Privileged Information, SEC Demands That Covington & Burling "Name Names", and Covington's Substantial Investment In Protecting Client Confidences. Now more than 80 law firms from across the country have filed an amicus brief opposing the SEC's attempted enforcement of its subpoena. The brief advances three arguments against enforcement of the SEC's subpoena:
Although the list of amici is long, the brief is short - just over 12 pages.