Government Sanctioned for Failure to Preserve Documents
Client Alert | 1 min read | 10.26.12
In United States ex rel. Baker v. Community Health Sys., Inc, No. 05-279-WJ-ACT (D.N.M. Oct. 3, 2012), the U.S. District Court in New Mexico upheld sanctions against the government for failing to preserve electronically stored information in a False Claims Act case, ordering the government to produce certain privileged materials. This case provides valuable reminders that the government's duty to preserve evidence may arise long before it intervenes and that merely issuing a litigation hold is not in and of itself sufficient to satisfy the duty to preserve, but parties also must take diligent steps to implement and monitor compliance with preservation obligations.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 06.30.26
Qatar Labor Law: Key Amendments Introduced by Law No. 9 of 2026
Qatar has enacted Law No. 9 of 2026, amending the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004. The amendments cover the scope of the application of the Labour Law, vocational certification, noncompete clauses, the right to strike, joint committees, dismissal grounds, and enforcement powers. Employers should review their employment practices and documentation to ensure compliance.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.29.26
When Trade Secret Theft Becomes Racketeering: What the Fifth Circuit’s New Ruling Means
Client Alert | 7 min read | 06.26.26
Federal Roundup: Updates for PBMs and Medicare Advantage Organizations
Client Alert | 6 min read | 06.26.26
