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Standard for Court-Ordered Forensic Examinations – When Does Misconduct “Cross the Rubicon”?

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This was the “umpteenth” discovery issue in a dispute that arose over a commercial acquisition deal that “went south.” These circumstances are no doubt personal for all involved—and the case involves a lot of money—which has spawned a contentious discovery process. Mintas moved to compel or for a forensic examination.

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Town Sanctioned for Prejudicial Breaches of Duty to Preserve in Alleged Sexual Assault Case; Court Also Addresses Use of Personal Email by Council Members

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Discovery had been conducted for almost a year and the deadlines extended three times. Plaintiff seeks limited discovery regarding the missing documents and a negative inference jury instruction regarding the contents of Vanderpool’s and Dupree’s personnel files and the missing emails. 25, 2024)(Sullivan, J.),