relevance

Forensic examination not relevant to actual issues in dispute

In this FMLA case, the court denied a request for forensic examination of the plaintiff’s devices, finding that it exceeded the scope of discovery.

Court refuses to allow Equifax to ‘frustrate discovery’ by creating inaccessible database

Native-format production appropriate under Rule 34 and parties’ agreement

The plaintiff’s 16-minute call to attorneys didn’t establish a duty to preserve

Plaintiff can’t just say he ‘will produce’ responsive discovery

Court Weighs Questions On Scope Of Discovery

In this fraudulent inducement claim, the magistrate considered the permissible scope of discovery for the parties’ cross-motions to compel.

Magistrate Denies Forensic Examination

In this trade secret theft case, the magistrate denied the plaintiff’s motion for a forensic inspection of the defendant’s computers.

What Is Scope?

Court denies disproportionate and intrusive forensic examination of cell phone

Plaintiff cannot shield cell phone records that his claim makes relevant

Ediscovery in the #MeToo Era

Court Responds to ‘Fishing Expedition’ by Strictly Limiting Discovery

Tingle v. Hebert, No. 15-626-JWD-EWD, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88936 (M.D. La. June 8, 2017). In this wrongful termination case, the court partially granted the…