Judge Scheindlin Sanctions Plaintiff for Deleting Employee E-mails | Practical Law

Judge Scheindlin Sanctions Plaintiff for Deleting Employee E-mails | Practical Law

In an August 15, 2013 opinion and order, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York reminded counsel that electronically stored information (ESI) must be carefully preserved as soon as a party contemplates becoming involved in litigation or risk substantial sanctions.

Judge Scheindlin Sanctions Plaintiff for Deleting Employee E-mails

Practical Law Legal Update 2-538-5567 (Approx. 3 pages)

Judge Scheindlin Sanctions Plaintiff for Deleting Employee E-mails

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 20 Aug 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
In an August 15, 2013 opinion and order, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York reminded counsel that electronically stored information (ESI) must be carefully preserved as soon as a party contemplates becoming involved in litigation or risk substantial sanctions.