Law
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?