Introduction
In litigation, the integrity and completeness of an organization’s archives can make or break a case. Courts expect businesses to produce relevant records promptly, accurately, and defensibly. When archives are missing, incomplete, or mismanaged, the consequences include eDiscovery sanctions, spoliation charges, and unfavorable rulings. This blog examines lessons from legal cases where archiving failures undermined defensibility and offers best practices to avoid similar pitfalls.
What Are eDiscovery Sanctions?
eDiscovery sanctions are penalties imposed by courts when an organization fails to preserve, produce, or disclose relevant electronic records during litigation. These sanctions can include: