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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.
Agreement in ESI Protocol to Provide a “Metadata-Only” Privilege Log Was Enforced
In Linet Americas, Inc. v. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2024 WL 3425795 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 15, 2024), the court enforced an ESI Protocol that called for a “metadata-only” privilege log, even though the producing party redacted...
Mediation of Discovery Disputes by Court’s Law Clerk?
Judicial law clerks mediating discovery disputes offer an informal resolution method, but concerns about confidentiality and mediator qualifications persist. Explore how different courts handle discovery disputes and potential alternatives.
The Standard for In Camera Review of Assertedly Privileged Documents
In Willoughby v. Govt’. Employees Insurance Co., 2024 WL 3183860 (M.D. Fl. June 26, 2024), the court explained the standard governing requests for in camera review. While there were several motions and cross-motions, on the in camera review issue, the court...
Documents Withheld by Admin Agency Must be Logged Even if Not in Admin Record
In recent court rulings, administrative agencies are now required to provide a privilege log for documents withheld from the administrative record under deliberative privilege. This practice of providing a privilege log plays a crucial role...
The Federal “Official Information” Privilege
Explore the complexities of the federal “official information” privilege, as demonstrated in Hipschman v. County of San Diego, 2024 WL 3206909 (S.D. Cal. June 26, 2024). This case highlights the privilege’s application and requirements, offering...