Preservation letters are stock-in-trade in the legal world. They serve an important role, putting parties on notice that they’re expected to preserve documents, communications, and other evidence ahead of some potential litigation, and failure to do so could be sanctionable. For instance, in a civil lawsuit, the failure of a defendant to preserve evidence after being properly placed on notice could result in having their pleadings (including applicable defenses) stricken, meaning they basically can’t properly raise and argue their defense. The bottom line: Preservation letters are taken seriously.
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Preservation: It's What's for Dinner – GOP Senate and House Leaders Warn Biden Admin to Hang Onto Docs
