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The Role of Evidentiary Privileges in Protecting Confidential Communications

Quick fact

In the United States, the attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest privileges, protecting confidential communications between lawyers and clients from being forced into evidence—so a lawyer cannot be compelled to reveal a client's confidences.

Why this is interesting

You might think that in court, everything must be said. But the law says some conversations are off-limits—even when the truth is on the line. Why?