Auto-delete messaging isn't a case-ending mistake because of what it hides. It's a problem because of what it destroys, and courts are not sympathetic to "the app did it automatically."
Once litigation is reasonably anticipated, the preservation duty attaches, regardless of which app your team happens to be using that week. Signal threads, disappearing WhatsApp chats, Snapchat, all of it can trigger a spoliation claim if it wasn't paused or preserved in time. We've seen sanctions motions built on nothing more than a missing message thread and a bad-timed setting.
If your firm or your company hasn't addressed messaging apps in your litigation hold policy, that's worth fixing before it becomes an exhibit.
Curious whether your current hold policy actually covers this. Ask us, we'll tell you straight.
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Definitely one of my favorite spots in Manila so far. Great restaurants, shopping, people everywhere, and the whole area comes alive at night.
If youโre visiting Manila, put BGC High Street on your list.
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Days 2 & 3 in the Philippines ๐ต๐ญ Finally tried the world-famous Jollibee Chickenjoy ๐ and I loved it. Apparently, saying you donโt like Jollibee might actually be illegal here ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ Philippines is making a strong first impression. #Philippines#ManilaLife#jollibee