The details of the secret session between Mr. Putin and his advisers still have to emerge fully.

There were also multiple conflicts of interest between Enron and its outside advisers.

Discussions between Dessalines and his advisers openly suggested that the white population should be put to death for the sake of national security.

If confidential communications between high Federal officials and their advisers were not protected by executive privilege, candor would be a casualty.

Republicans have also evolved a bit on the issue of "executive privilege," the doctrine that protects communications between the president and his top advisers.

There seemed to be some disagreement between the old mouse and his two advisers.

He did say that there were two informal contacts between the companies' advisers but would not say when they took place.

There was tension between Mr. Lazio and his own advisers as well.

Instead, he appears to be seeking a middle ground, so that he does not have to choose between his wife and his economic advisers.

The strains are not only between Mr. Clinton's political and legal advisers.