Key Insight: The common interest exception to AC privilege allowing the presence of a third party doesn’t apply when the third party is not represented by counsel
Nature of Case: patent infringement
Electronic Data Involved: archived email
Keywords: common interest doctrine, privilege, third party, common legal strategy, unrepresented party
Key Insight: Lack of communication regarding extending discovery timeline doesn’t entitle a party to additional time
Nature of Case: workplace discrimination
Electronic Data Involved: Documents
Keywords: discovery timeline, reopening discovery, lack of communication, radio silence
Key Insight: application of spoliation sanctions occurring in past matters
Nature of Case: product liability
Electronic Data Involved: electronic records, e-mails
Keywords: spoliation, prior sanctions, intent to deprive, prejudice, adverse instruction
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