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Episode 162: Partners Insight, LLC v. Gill
The discussion focuses on the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34(b)(2)(e) concerning the form and manner of production of ESI during discovery, highlighting a case where plaintiffs sought native file formats and clearer organization of 180,000 documents produced in TIFF with metadata. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of specifying production requirements in advance, negotiating ESI protocols, and making a factual basis to support requests for specific formats or organization to ensure efficient and cost-effective discovery practices.
Episode 161: In re Uber Techs., Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litig.
This discussion addresses a nuanced discovery dispute involving the clawback of documents that Uber inadvertently produced, focusing on the application of attorney-client privilege to emails and attachments in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) setting. The Court’s analysis offers critical insights into how privilege is evaluated, emphasizing the importance of clear protocols for inadvertent disclosures and the value of early, detailed privilege analysis to streamline litigation and manage costs.
Episode 160: Cahill v. Nike, Inc.
In this case, the Court addressed sanctions following a plaintiff's counsel’s inadvertent disclosure of protected documents to a reporter, finding a violation of a protective order but determining the disclosure to be unintentional. The ruling highlights the importance of reviewing materials carefully before third party sharing and promptly notifying the court and opposing counsel of any inadvertent disclosures, especially when protective orders are involved.
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