Understanding Litigation Holds
đź”’ Understanding litigation holds is crucial for organizations facing legal challenges. Our team is here to guide you through the entire litigation process. Call us anytime or reach out to us through ravosalaw.com.
What is a litigation hold?
A litigation hold, also known as a legal hold or preservation order, is a process we initiate to preserve all relevant data when facing potential legal action. This step is vital to ensure that no piece of evidence is destroyed, altered, or lost, offering fair access to information for all parties involved.
The process
1. Process triggered by potential or imminent legal action.
2. Legal and IT teams identify relevant data and notify custodians.
3. Custodians preserve the identified data.
4. Regular follow-ups ensure ongoing compliance until the legal matter is resolved, ending with a release notice.
Properly managing a litigation hold safeguards against evidence spoliation and can help ensure legal readiness. It is a critical step in handling disputes across various domains, from commercial litigation to intellectual property.
This is only intended to be information and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create any attorney-client relationship with the firm.