Partially Disputed Discovery Order
You don’t see disputes on discovery orders very often – this one dealt with the cross use of materials from another proceeding.
Discovery
How Not To Move To Compel
This order from Austin shows how not to move to compel, and at times how not to respond.
Working Out Discovery Disputes
This order actually resolves three motions to compel filed by the parties in this patent infringement case.
Venue Discovery
The court’s order provides insight into a defendant’s obligations when responding to venue discovery.
Discovery Dispute: Discovery On Multiple Subjects
This well-organized order addresses three topics, including document requests by both sides.
Discovery Dispute: Discovery Requests
After five pages of background, the ruling only took one sentence.
Motion To Compel Documents Improperly Withheld And Redacted
Judge Lynn held that the common interest doctrine didn’t apply to the sharing of information with shareholders.
Motion To Compel Marketing Documents
Judge Gilstrap denied this motion which, crucially, sought a broader scope of production.
Order That The Court Is Not Best Pleased
Judge Eskridge denied the request to amend, and … pretty much everything else the plaintiff asked for in this trademark case.
Discovery Into Patent Assignments
The court went with the defendants’ proposal (except privileged documents or emails).