Until the circuit split regarding Rule 34 “control” over ESI possessed by a third party is resolved, determining an employer’s obligation to preserve and produce ESI contained on an employee’s personal mobile device that is used for work-related purposes will remain murky waters.
In the October 24, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Beth Hurley wrote, “An Employer’s Rule 34 ‘Possession, Custody and Control’ Over ESI on ‘BYOD’ Devices.” Continue reading ›