'Ancient Documents' Exception Could Be Ancient History

Law360, New York (May 5, 2016, 11:54 AM EDT) -- Proposed revisions to Federal Rule of Evidence 803(16), the exception to the hearsay rule for "ancient documents," would have a dramatic impact on many cases frequently litigated in federal court. That includes certain toxic tort, products liability and institutional childhood sexual abuse cases. The same evidentiary revisions will also effect defendants in those actions who then seek insurance coverage for the same claims....

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