Motions to Compel Denied
Three for three isn’t good when all three are losses.
Discovery
Timing of letters rogatory
Even though a court may grant leave to obtain discovery through the Hague, timeliness is still a consideration.
Subpoena Modified
Always good to see an order indicating when a subpoena crosses the line. Even if we did have to … wait for it.
Post-Deposition Expert Declarations
Expert witnesses deposed, after which they execute additional declarations. Can the declarations be stricken or the witnesses
What a resolved discovery dispute looks like
I posted a few days ago about a discovery dispute where the Court resolved part and carried part pending a hearing. As expected, the parties resolved the disputes – this sets out what they agreed on.
Discovery Into Unaccused Products
I thought EDTX caselaw on the issue of discovery into unaccused products was pretty clear, but apparently another case was required.
Motion to Disqualify Consultant
The issue here was whether a foreign party would be prohibited from retaining as a consultant an attorney.
Formal Requests for Documents?
Defendant asked the Court to strike Plaintiff’s disclosures or extend deadlines as a result of Plaintiff’s alleged failure to timely produce damages information. The Court saw this as an issue of whether under its procedures relevant documents must be requested.
Deposition Locations for Foreign Witnesses
Yes, this is a real site – here – and the plaintiff in this case will have the opportunity to use it.
Motion for Venue Discovery
Plaintiff sought “targeted venue discovery” based on arguments made by the defendants at a recent hearing on the defendant’s motion for reconsideration of denial of their prior venue motion.