Prevent Spoliation and Strengthen Your Legal Position with Expert Help

When litigation is reasonably anticipated or active, the obligation to preserve relevant electronic information becomes critical. Failure to issue or comply with a litigation hold can lead to spoliation claims, sanctions, and weakened legal positions.

At Black Dog Forensics, we partner with attorneys, corporate legal departments, and organizations to implement effective, legally defensible litigation hold strategies.

  • Review and refine litigation hold notices for legal sufficiency.
  • Identify custodians and data sources with potential evidentiary value.
  • Design and implement data preservation plans to mitigate risk.

End-to-End Support for Legal Teams, Corporations & Government Entities

Litigation holds are not just administrative tasks—they’re critical to legal defensibility. Black Dog Forensics delivers a full suite of services to ensure all relevant data is identified, preserved, and documented throughout the litigation process.

Reviewing Litigation Hold Notices

Ensure clarity, legal accuracy, and enforceability.
Assist in language drafting and custodian communications.

Identifying Custodians & Data Sources

Identify relevant personnel and their associated data.
Review questionnaire responses to uncover hidden sources.

Data Mapping & Digital Evidence Identification

Map relevant devices, servers, cloud accounts, and communication tools.
Locate structured and unstructured data across platforms.

Compliance & Preservation Planning

Design preservation strategies to secure digital assets.
Monitor compliance to prevent data alteration or loss.

Spoliation Prevention & Legal Defense

Help establish best practices for defensibility.
Support attorneys in defending preservation protocols.

Targeted Tools & Expertise to Preserve Critical Evidence

We provide clients with structured, scalable, and defensible litigation hold assistance tailored to the scope and sensitivity of their legal matter.

Emails & Digital Communications

(Outlook, Gmail, Teams, internal chat logs)

Mobile Device Data

(texts, calls, app data, GPS info)

Cloud Storage Systems

(Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)

Collaboration & Social Media Platforms

(Slack, WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Server & Workstation Files

(logs, metadata, deleted files)

Surveillance & Security Logs

(CCTV, badge reader logs)

CRM & Business Systems

(Salesforce, ERPs, marketing platforms)

Fleet & Vehicle Tracking Data

(GPS and usage logs)

void Sanctions, Secure Evidence, and Strengthen Your Case

Avoid Sanctions, Secure Evidence, and Strengthen Your Case

A well-executed litigation hold isn't just a legal obligation—it’s a strategic advantage.

  • Ensure Legal & Regulatory Compliance

    Avoid costly fines and courtroom penalties.

  • Preserve Critical Digital Evidence

    Prevent accidental deletion or malicious tampering.

  • Protect Against Spoliation Claims

    Establish audit trails and defensible preservation protocols.

  • Improve Case Readiness

    Ensure timely access to complete data for discovery and depositions.

  • Strengthen Legal Strategy

    Empower litigation teams with accurate, reliable digital evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a litigation hold?

A litigation hold is a formal directive requiring the preservation of potentially relevant data when litigation is anticipated or ongoing.

What are the consequences of not issuing a litigation hold?

Noncompliance can result in data spoliation, legal sanctions, adverse rulings, or dismissal of claims.

What types of cases require litigation holds?

These holds are common in employment disputes, corporate litigation, regulatory investigations, civil cases, and criminal defense.

How do you identify all relevant data sources?

We use data mapping, custodian interviews, and forensic analysis to locate and document all potentially relevant systems and devices.

Can Black Dog Forensics review an existing litigation hold for compliance?

Absolutely. We offer audits, compliance reviews, and updates to ensure your hold meets evolving legal standards.

Ready to Start Your Investigation?

Get in touch with our forensic experts to discuss your case.

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