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Having recently transitioned from being a litigator to serving as a discovery neutral, I've gained a distinct perspective on the role of discovery neutrals in our legal system. This experience has highlighted both the...more
Effective management of discovery disputes is critical in litigation, particularly as courts enforce stricter adherence to discovery deadlines. A recent decision in Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH v. NVIDIA Corp. highlights...more
The Hon. James “Jay” Francis IV appointed Special Master in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc. - In UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc., 2024 WL 4986962 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2024), the parties could not agree...more
Key Points: The Superior Court of Delaware’s “meet and confer” requirement is mandated by the notice provision articulated in Del. R. Civ. P. Super. Ct. 37(a). The Rule has long been interpreted by counsel to require only an...more
It’s no secret that over the past several years the California judiciary has suffered deep budget cuts, especially to the state’s civil courts. According to California’s Judicial Council, there are 189 fewer judges than...more