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Sanctions Denied Because of Lack of Prejudice, Despite Breach of Duty to Preserve Video

E-Discovery LLC

That duty arises “when a party reasonably should know that the evidence may be relevant to anticipated litigation.” Id. A prudent person acting under like circumstances would have saved and downloaded the Drive Cam footage from the MetroAccess van in anticipation of future litigation. at *3 (quotations and citations omitted).

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“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

At its most general level, the holding was that a litigant may not invoke the courts to assert their legal rights, then engage in extralegal conduct. In the Courts words, the sanction alleviated prejudice to the employer and signals to Campbell and other litigants that one must deal honestly before the courts. 25, 2025)(Bredar, J.),

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Amendments to CR 26 and 30 Will Change Discovery and Deposition Practice

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They will require a material change in the way many attorneys practice discovery. This article will explain the changes effected by the rule amendments and, with respect to CR 26, provide context considered by the Civil Litigation Rules Revision Work Group in drafting the proposed amendments to illustrate their impact.

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Legal Battles and Data Privacy: Roku and Snap Inc. Under Scrutiny

Complex Discovery

In rebuttal, Roku has labeled these claims as “inaccurate,” affirming its commitment to protecting user privacy and compliance with existing legal frameworks. the operator of Snapchat, faces litigation initiated by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. ” Florida’s Challenge Against Snap Inc.

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Putin Redoubles Demands: New Peace Terms Cement Russia’s Expansionist Agenda

Complex Discovery

This unique background positions ComplexDiscovery to provide valuable insights for conflict-related investigations and litigation, where understanding the interplay of technology, data, and geopolitical factors is crucial.

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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.),