Spoliation
A rare intentional spoliation tort case further restricts the claim’s scope
Ohio recently limited the scope of its tort for intentional spoliation to deletion or alteration, not mere withholding or concealment, of evidence.
What is a litigation readiness plan?
Learn what litigation readiness is, how it reduces spoliation risks, and how to begin using strong legal holds that ensure defensible preservation.
What Is A Legal Hold?
The legal hold process in ediscovery ensures that ESI is preserved for litigation. This article breaks down the basics of legal or litigation holds.
‘Academy Award’-Worthy Denials Can’t Save Uber From Spoliation
In this highly publicized case alleging trade secret misappropriation, the court held that Uber spoliated relevant ESI that it should have preserved.
‘Lackadaisical’ Preservation Spurs Monetary Sanctions
In Hefter Impact Techs., LLC v. Sport Maska, Inc., the court partially awarded the plaintiff sanctions citing the defendant's poor preservation.
Minimal Sanctions for a Minimal Showing of Prejudice
In a breach of contract matter, the court refused to impose severe spoliation sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37 where a party requesting…
