When a party destroys or alters evidence that could be important in a lawsuit, it’s called spoliation. Courts take this very seriously—if evidence is lost on purpose, judges can assume it would have hurt the party who destroyed it. Even accidental loss can create problems. To avoid these risks, parties should take steps early to preserve all possible evidence, from emails and text messages to paper files and backups. Dora Konomi will explain what spoliation means, the legal consequences of it, and practical steps law clerks can take to help clients protect evidence and steer clear of this litigation landmine.
CLE Credit - 1 hour
QTY is not available.