FRCP 26 – Timing and of discovery and Rule 26(f) conference As a general matter, when may discovery begin? See Rule 26(d)(1) for a start. Do the Rules require that discovery proceed in a particular order? See Rule 26(d)(2) and (d)(3). What must be discussed at the Rule 26(f) discovery conference? See Rule 26(f). When […]
Control Can courts alter the default limits on the number of certain discovery requests? See Rule 26(b)(2)(A). May a court limit the extent or frequency of discovery methods? In limiting discovery, may a court act on its own initiative or must it wait for a motion? What bases permit a court to limit discovery? See […]
The rock-paper-scissors discovery solution Study questions on chapter 21: scope of discovery Study questions on chapter 22: discovery devices Study questions on chapter 23: discovery controls Differences between privilege and work product Work product tables Revised Feb. 21, 2016
Excerpt from the Advisory Committee Notes for the 2006 amendments to the FRCP regarding Rule 37(e) (which was formerly 37(f)). Note to Subdivision (f) [which is now 37(e)]. Subdivision (f) is new. It focuses on a distinctive feature of computer operations, the routine alteration and deletion of information that attends ordinary use. Many steps essential […]
