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Defendants objected. As to one document, the Courts review of the substance of each of the redacted paragraphs makes clear that the letter involves the application of legal principles relevant to discovery and evidence preservation to guide the future conduct of Defendants. DISCOVERY OF LITIGATION HOLD NOTICES HAS LONG BEEN AN ISSUE.
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The decision begins: Before the Court is a discovery dispute that underscores the importance of counsel fashioning clear and comprehensive agreements when navigating the perils and pitfalls of electronic discovery. When it comes to discovery of text messages, Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(f)(3)(B) provides an under-used tool. Emphasis added].
The majority rule is based on the principle that all discovery is limited by concepts of relevance and proportionality, and that no litigant should be compelled to produce an irrelevant document merely because it “hit” on a keyword. In short, the scope of discovery limits what must be produced. See generally Jason R. 229 (2010).
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