Litigation Holds and Evidence Preservation: What Businesses Get Wrong

Episode Summary: In this episode, Colleen McKnight sheds light on the critical aspects of litigation holds and evidence preservation for businesses. She explains the concept of litigation holds, the types of evidence to preserve, triggers for evidence preservation, common misjudgments by businesses, and consequences of failing to preserve evidence. Colleen emphasizes the importance of proactive measures and having clear policies in place to mitigate risks. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Definition of litigation hold 02:30 – Types of evidence to preserve 04:10 – Triggers for evidence preservation 06:25 – Common misjudgments by businesses 08:45 – Evaluation by courts on evidence preservation 10:20 – Consequences of failure to preserve evidence 12:05 – Involvement of executive teams 13:40 – Internal practices for easier evidence preservation About the Show: *In the Courtroom and the Boardroom* delves into business law and litigation insights with Colleen McKnight, a seasoned trial attorney. The series provides valuable guidance on legal matters affecting businesses, offering strategic counsel and protection through litigation when necessary.