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Sovereign Immunity & Spoliation: Navigating Litigation Risk

Meta Description Explore the complex interplay between Sovereign Immunity and Spoliation of Evidence. Learn how government entities can waive their immunity and the severe sanctions, including adverse inference instructions, they face for destroying or failing to preserve critical evidence in civil litigation. In the realm of civil litigation, two powerful, yet distinct, doctrines often clash: […]

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The Hidden Danger of Spoliation of Evidence in Litigation

Meta Summary: Don’t Destroy Your Case Spoliation of evidence is the destruction, alteration, or failure to preserve evidence relevant to a lawsuit. This act is a serious form of discovery abuse, often leading to severe legal sanctions that can devastate a party’s claims or defenses. Understanding the “duty to preserve” and implementing a litigation hold

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Protecting Your Case: A Guide to Spoliation of Evidence

🔍 Meta Description: Spoliation of evidence can lead to devastating sanctions in civil litigation. Understand the duty to preserve evidence, the elements of a spoliation claim, and how to implement a litigation hold to protect your case. Understanding the Critical Threat of Spoliation of Evidence In the high-stakes world of civil litigation, the evidence a

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The Dangers of Spoliation of Evidence in Litigation

Meta Description: Understand the serious legal consequences of spoliation of evidence, from adverse inference to case dismissal. Learn how to implement a legal hold and protect your case. Understanding Spoliation of Evidence: A Critical Legal Misstep In the complex landscape of litigation, every piece of evidence can be a crucial puzzle piece that determines the

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