Litigation Hold
/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪʃən hoʊld/
Definitions
- (n.) A directive issued during litigation requiring preservation of all forms of relevant information for use as evidence.
The company implemented a litigation hold to prevent deletion of emails related to the lawsuit.
Forms
- litigation holds
Related terms
Commentary
A litigation hold is critical to avoid spoliation sanctions and ensure relevant evidence remains intact during legal proceedings.
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