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Litigation

Aug. 3, 2012

Samsung's conduct spurs adverse jury instruction

An ineffective litigation hold resulted in a major setback for Samsung; learn the law behind the ruling. By Brittany W. Yang and Matthew A. Cebrian of Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney PC


By Brittany W. Yang and Matthew A. Cebrian


With the landmark trial in Apple's $2.52 billion case against Samsung for allegedly infringing upon key patents related to its popular iPhone and iPad products now under way, the value of a recent court order carrying the potential to tilt the scales in favor of Apple will undoubtedly be tested.


In the week leading up to jury selection, Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal ordered that the jury receive an advers...

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