Shorter extension granted, for now
The court granted one extension, but denied another, citing the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19. Meanwhile, the azaleas are in bloom.
Discovery
Доверяй, но проверяй
Ever wondered what Judge Albright thinks about venue discovery? Readers of this order understand the need to trust, but verify.
Late-filed witness means … ?
The order is a late addition to the late-filed trilogy, but somehow that seems appropriate. Here we have a witness sought to be added on the eve of trial.
Motions to Compel Denied
Three for three isn’t good when all three are losses.
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.