United States:
Courts Are Closely Following Amended Rule 37(e)'s Limits On Sanctions For Lost ESI
07 February 2018
Jones Day
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Within two years of its implementation, several cases show that
amended Rule 37(e) is having its intended impact, as judges are
carefully applying the criteria articulated in the Rule prior to
ordering curative measures or imposing sanctions. This Jones Day
White Paper examines Rule 37(e) cases decided over the past year
and explains why proper litigation holds are the first step for
minimizing the risk of sanctions.
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