Chandler Campbell

By Chandler Campbell Introduction Imagine that you are a man excitedly expecting a child with your partner. [1] You announced the baby’s gender together, went to prenatal appointments together, bought items in preparation for your unborn child, and even filed for a marriage license together. [2] Then, your partner goes into labor, but—for some unknown reason—she does not tell you. [3] You have no idea when the labor began, or where she is located. [4] Days later, she tells you that your...

By Chandler Campbell Introduction Under the Federal Rules of Evidence 402, any evidence that is relevant to a court proceeding is admissible. [1] However, relevant evidence can be excluded if it is subject to certain privileges. [2] One such privilege that is recognized by the federal court system is the psychotherapist-patient privilege. [3] This rule prevents “confidential communications between a licensed psychotherapist and [their] patients in the course of diagnosis or treatment” from...