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Takeaways From Felder v. MGM National Harbor
This summary of Felder v. MGM National Harbor highlights court-ordered transcriptions of meetings, sanctions for deposition cancellations, and the court’s ruling on video evidence retention policies.
When Must a Motion to Compel Be Filed?
Understanding when to file a motion to compel is crucial, as untimely motions are often denied. This article discusses the importance of timely filing, potential exceptions, and how local rules and common law principles can...
August’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery
This update explores key e-discovery rulings from August 2024, including decisions on data security costs, cloned document discovery, employee text messages, and the limits of keyword searches.
Felder Part 4 of 4: Was the Felder Defendant’s 14-Day Video Overwriting Policy Defensible?
This final part in the Felder v. MGM series examines whether the defendant’s 14-day video overwriting policy was reasonable under the circumstances and explores critical questions about the policy’s defensibility.
Felder Part 3 of 4: Defendant’s Overwriting of Video Footage After 14 Days Held Not to be Spoliation
In the case of Felder v. MGM National Harbor, the court found that overwriting video footage after 14 days did not constitute spoliation. The ruling highlights the necessity of prompt preservation demands when relying on...
A Protective Order Has Teeth – Counsel Disqualified After Court Finds Violations
Violations of protective orders disqualified counsel in US Dominion, Inc. v. Byrne. The court emphasized the severity of the misconduct, which included the unauthorized dissemination of confidential documents.
Felder Part 2 of 4: Defendant Sanctioned for Late Cancellation of Depositions
The defendant in Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC was sanctioned for canceling key depositions just before the discovery deadline, highlighting the court’s stance on fair play and proper notice in legal proceedings.
Felder Part 1 of 4: Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session
A court-ordered transcription of a meet-and-confer session in Felder v. MGM National Harbor highlighted the importance of documented negotiations in resolving discovery disputes and ensuring compliance with court orders.
Discovery of Surveillance Video is Permitted Only After Deposition of Plaintiff
In Kent v. Warner, the court ruled that surveillance videos should be disclosed only after the plaintiff’s deposition to balance the interests of privilege and the need for disclosure. The court also rejected the plaintiff’s...
“Attachments to Attorney-Client Communications May Be Withheld as Privileged, Without an Independent Basis for Privilege,” But….
In Linet Americas v. Hill-Rom Holdings, the court ruled that attachments to attorney-client communications can be withheld as privileged without needing an independent basis for privilege. This decision significantly impacts legal discovery practices and the...
July’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery
This article highlights notable e-discovery cases and events from July 2024, including amendments to Local Rule 26.2(c) and key court decisions impacting e-discovery.
Discovery About Discovery – When Was Duty to Preserve Triggered?
The court in Linet Americas v. Hill-Rom Holdings authorized limited discovery about when Linet’s duty to preserve was triggered, focusing on privilege-log-type information but not allowing discovery of privileged communications.