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Decision on How to Best Search for ESI – Court Orders ESI Protocol in “Epic of Dysfunctional Discovery,” With Unique Clawback Provision

E-Discovery LLC

In a case where the plaintiff seeks $24,000,000 in damages, the court stated: “Today we write the next chapter in this litigation, a case which threatens to become an epic of dysfunctional discovery…. 18, 2012)(“In reality, I struggled to fund the litigation and pay my personal bills.”… Everlast Roofing , Inc. For example, Ms.

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“Order on Proposed ESI Order” – Is There a Better Mousetrap?

E-Discovery LLC

The Court, however, considers this letter given that Deckers filed an improper affidavit earlier the same day, stating its position.” One alternative approach may be court-ordered mediation. Where there are unsuccessful efforts to agree to a discovery plan, however, there may be a better mousetrap.