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holy shit that... is insane. Also how is this not illegal?

• eloff 5y ago
  Exactly, why would a court permit that? Isn't it standard that evidence obtained illegally is not permissible in court?
  • sjy 5y ago
    The article is talking about subpoenas – court orders for disclosure of relevant records, which override ethical and contractual confidentiality obligations, unless the person holding the confidential documents persuades the court to quash or limit the scope of the order. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/07-08/ce-corner https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/07-08/ce-corner