The Simplified
E-Discovery Case Law Library
A collection of simple, easy to understand analyses and resources on e-discovery case law.
Reasonableness
Reasonableness or "reasonable steps" under FRCP 37(e) is required to protect your organization from spoliation sanctions. Read to learn what is considered "reasonable" by the courts.
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Most Recent Reasonableness Cases
Do You Have to Produce Relevant Data from a Third-Party Vendor?
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Linhares v. Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard
D. Mass. Dec 16, 2022
Deleted Text Messages Don’t Lead to an Adverse Inference Sanction. Here’s Why…
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EBIN New York v. SIC Enterprise, Inc.
E.D. N.Y. Sep 23, 2022
Failure to Suspend Retention Policy Leads to Severe Sanctions
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Meta Platforms, Inc. v. BrandTotal Ltd.
N.D. Cal. Jun 6, 2022
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Discovery Negligence Can Result in Both Punitive and Compensatory Damages
ORP Surgical, LLP v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
D. Colo. May 10, 2022
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Failure to Proactively Preserve Data Leads to Sanctions
Europe v. Equinox Holdings, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. Mar 21, 2022
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Use of Ephemeral Messaging Leads to Adverse Inference Sanction
F.T.C v. Noland
D. Ariz. Aug 30, 2021
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