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Discovery
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Global IP & Technology Law Blog
Proposed Amendments to FRCP 26 Should Streamline Discovery
By David Elkins, Squire Patton Boggs
On August 15, 2023, the Committee published proposed amendments to Rules 16 and 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“Rules”). The amendments are designed to require that parties…
Law Times News
Ontario Superior Court clarifies rule on discovery of non-parties in a motor vehicle accident case
Plaintiff was allegedly unclear about several critical details during discovery
Inside the False Claims Act
False Claims Act Fundamentals: How to Respond to a Third-Party Subpoena
If you are part of a heavily regulated—or heavily litigated—industry, at some point, you or your company are likely to receive a third-party subpoena. This post offers guidance on how…
The IP Law Blog
Court Orders Monetary Sanctions after Plaintiff Fails to Provide any Response to Allegedly Overbroad Discovery Requests
In Buergofol GmbH v. Omega Liner Company, Inc., 4-22-cv-04112 (DSD Jul. 13, 2023) (Karen E. Schreier), the court granted the defendant’s motion to compel and awarded monetary sanctions after the…
Resolving Discovery Disputes
When Money is Not Enough–The Request for “Drastic Sanctions”
Many motions for terminating sanctions are denied due to the papers being deficient due to a lack of a showing of abuse and prejudice.
eDiscovery Watch
What Is ‘Good Cause’ When Seeking to Compel Otherwise Inaccessible ESI?
In Jim Hawk Truck-Trailers of Sioux Falls, Inc. v Crossroads Trailer Sales & Service, Inc., et al., Judge Schreier provides a useful roadmap for navigating electronically stored information (ESI) when…
Achkar Law Blog
Examination for Discovery: What You Need to Know
A crucial phase in a civil action is the Examination for Discovery, sometimes referred to simply as “Discoveries”. This stage involves one party to the action questioning a representative from…
Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Limited Discovery in Section 220 Actions
Some readers who have followed these pages over the last 18 years may be weary of reading about DGCL Section 220 court decisions regarding the nuanced right, subject to various…
Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
Car Fraud Plaintiffs Entitled to Net Worth Discovery in Consumer Fraud Cases Seeking Punitive Damages
By Peter S. Lubin, Patrick Austermuehle
Plaintiff seeks damages from Defendants under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, including punitive damages, which are expressly recoverable under the Act. 815 ILCS 505/10a. Illinois courts…
Canna Law Blog
Cannabis Litigation: A Primer on Subpoenas
By Jihee Ahn
A “subpoena” is used in cannabis litigation (or any litigation) when third-party witnesses or documents become necessary for a lawsuit. Over the years, we’ve seen the need for subpoenas come…