Discovery
Motion to Compel Granted
The defendant was required to produce information and a witness on several topics.
Motion to Compel Clawed-Back Documents Granted
The issue revolved around documents relevant to the inequitable conduct claims in this patent case.
The Crime-Fraud Exception
The court clarified the extent of its order requiring production of certain documents under this exception.
Production of Text Messages
The court considered a request to order production of text messages.
Sanctions for “Objecting & Instructing” Deposition Conduct
The plaintiff wanted more documents and a fully prepared corporate representative at a deposition.
Order on Discovery Motions
This is a particularly appropriate day to point out that discovery disputes are like snowflakes – they’re all different. But the rulings are still worth reviewing.
Letters Rogatory That Flew
Yesterday was not a happy day for letters rogatory. Today is a bit better.
About Those Letters Rogatory …
More about the five-factor Societe test for issuance of a Letter of Request under the Hague Evidence Convention.
Discovery Motions & Show Cause Order
Some interpret Elihu Root’s statement that “[a]bout half the practice of a decent lawyer consists in telling would-be clients that they are damned fools and should stop” as a suggestion on how to save time.