Pursuit of Overbroad Discovery Leads to Cost-Shifting of Almost $850,000
A Magistrate Judge shifted almost $850,000 in discovery expenses in a decision that “may become the new ‘gold standard’” for discovery cost-shifting analysis.
A Magistrate Judge shifted almost $850,000 in discovery expenses in a decision that “may become the new ‘gold standard’” for discovery cost-shifting analysis.
Flexibility is key in negotiating eDiscovery protocols. Savvy legal practitioners should adopt an iterative and collaborative approach.
In Firefighters’ Retirement System v. Citco Group Limited and Nece v. Quicken Loans, Inc., courts considered when requested discovery is disproportionate under FRCP 26.
In the case of In re Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation, a Special Master reaffirmed the right of producing parties to choose their methods – but not without validation