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A New Era of Litigation: The Florida Supreme Court’s 2025 Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure

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On January 1, 2025, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure changed dramatically. The new rules and amendments are designed to enhance efficiency, impact the setting of cases for trial, case management, discovery practice,...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Civil Procedure Rules Can Change for the Better- But It Takes Work

A landmark rules decision this past week by the Florida Supreme Court promises to reshape the landscape of civil litigation in the state. One particular change amending Florida’s scope of discovery rule, Fla. R. Civ. P....more

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More Evidence that the Continued Use of General Objections Risks Waiver in eDiscovery

United States Magistrate Judge Sean Flynn’s recent decision in Byte Fed., Inc. v. Lux Vending LLC, is another in a long line of cases enforcing the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules requiring specificity in objections to...more

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Technocat Tidbits: What Is An ESI Protocol

Hey there, fellow legal tech enthusiasts! It’s Cat Casey, back with another installment to help you navigate the legal tech maze. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of ESI Protocols. If you’re thinking, “ESI-what-now?”,...more

Nextpoint, Inc.

Demystifying Ediscovery Production Formats

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When it comes to ediscovery production, it’s absolutely advantageous to keep the end goal in mind from the outset. The duty to produce is explicitly outlined in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and most analogous State...more

Hanzo

Analysis Of The Importance Of Gmail For Ediscovery

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Organizations that use Gmail for business communications need a way to preserve and extract discoverable information in the event of litigation. But that’s harder than it would appear at first glance. This is the first in...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Apex Rule and Protecting Your Client’s Management Team When Conducting Deposition Discovery

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The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure liberally enable parties to seek relevant information in discovery that may be helpful in the preparation and trial of a case. While the liberal scope of discovery permitted by the...more

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[Webinar] Negotiation: The Scope and Form of Productions - September 28th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join our highly experienced panel to discuss the topic: Negotiation: The Scope and Form of Productions. This presentation will focus on ESI exchange protocols and how to resolve disputes before they happen. Included will be...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

SB 224 Adopted: Missouri Discovery Rules Follow Federal Footsteps

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In 2019, the Missouri legislature passed Senate Bill 224 (SB 224), effectively revising Missouri’s discovery rules to align them with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (See our 2019 post for analysis of SB 224’s changes...more

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[Webinar] The Potential Promise of Proportionality: Platitude or Progress? - February 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

The 2015 amendments to the FRCP elevated the importance of proportionality in ediscovery, but has it lived up to its intended purpose? Our panel of speakers will discuss the past, present, and future potential of leveraging...more

Jones Day

Bankruptcy Court Denies Creditor's Improper Discovery Request

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The scope of discovery available in a bankruptcy case concerning a debtor's conduct, property, financial condition, and related matters is so broad that it has sometimes been likened to a permissible "fishing expedition."...more

Reveal

It’s Not Just About the Money (or Privacy): The Role of Specificity, Technology, and FRCP Rule 26

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What Does Rule 26 Say about Scope and Proportionality? In 2015, when the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended, the issue of scope and Rule 26 was a hot topic of discussion, mainly around the issue of costs. But...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

SDNY Rejects Examination Request by a Claim Purchaser to Obtain Evidence for a Separate Litigation

New York Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lean recently denied a Rule 2004 request because the movant sought documents for use in an unrelated litigation. In re Cambridge Analytica LLC, No. 18-11500, 2019 Bankr. LEXIS 1824 (Bankr....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Pursuing and Responding to Discovery Requests Under 28 U.S.C. § 1782

As discussed in a previous blog post, an interested party in a foreign or international proceeding may apply to a United States District Court for discovery from an individual or corporation who resides or is found in the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Document Production — Look Before You Leap

In eDiscovery, look before you leap! You have filed a lawsuit and you are set for a “meet & greet” conference with opposing counsel(s) to review and agree on discovery. What should you expect from opposing counsel and their...more

Butler Snow LLP

Changes to the Local Rules for the Middle District of Tennessee (Mostly) Reflect the Realities of Modern Law Practice

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Effective August 14, 2018, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee made a number of revisions to its Local Rules. Many of the changes were tailored to combat practical issues experienced by...more

Blank Rome LLP

The Sedona Conference Issues Helpful and Important Commentary on the Proportionality Concept Applicable to Electronic Discovery

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Action Item: The following set of six principles proposed by the Sedona Conference Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production should serve as practical guidance for litigants adhering to the proportionality...more

BakerHostetler

If the Scope of Discovery Changed and No One Paid Attention, Did the Scope of Discovery Change?

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The scope of discovery may be more limited than you think. The Cole’s Wexford opinion provides a thorough dissection of the history and past iterations of Rule 26 and a clear explanation of the status of the current rule as...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

‘Cause You’ve Got Proportionality: Overview of The Sedona Conference Commentary on Proportionality in Electronic Discovery

Recently, The Sedona Conference, a research and educational institute, published its 2016 Public Comment Version of The Sedona Conference Commentary on Proportionality in Electronic Discovery. This is the third version of...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

2016 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Take Effect

On December 1, 2016, the annual updates to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect. The changes are relatively minor this year compared to last year, which included a significant narrowing of the scope of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Further Assistance to Help Rein In Employee Lawsuits: Key Amendments to Court Rules on Discovery in Litigation

On December 1, 2015, several amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect. While some changes are rather minor, others are expected to have a significant impact on litigation in federal court. Lawyers have...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Defendants Find Relief from Burdensome Discovery Requests

Litigation often involves lengthy battles over the proper scope of discovery. Defendants with substantial resources frequently find themselves on the receiving end of unreasonable discovery requests in an attempt to overwhelm...more

Cole Schotz

Key Considerations for Bankruptcy Practitioners Regarding Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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Recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will significantly alter the discovery proceedings in bankruptcy proceedings, particularly in adversary proceedings. See Fed. R. Bankr. P. Part VII (applying FRCP to...more

Butler Snow LLP

2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: What You Need to Know

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The 2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have been years in the making and will finally take effect on December 1. The amendments include changes that redefine the scope of relevant discovery and provide...more

McAfee & Taft

2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure now in effect

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Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect December 1. The rules committee’s objectives behind the amendments were to (1) reduce delay, (2) encourage judges to get more involved, (3) clarify the scope...more

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