Discovery Sanctions: Three Cautionary Tales | Practical Law

Discovery Sanctions: Three Cautionary Tales | Practical Law

Two federal district courts recently sanctioned parties for discovery failures.  A third is positioned to do the same to Apple, if Apple cannot convince the court that it acted in good faith. These cases serve as a warning to practitioners that disregarding discovery obligations often will result in sanctions from the court.  This Article explores the three district court cases and provides tips to counsel and companies about handling their discovery obligations and avoiding sanctions.

Discovery Sanctions: Three Cautionary Tales

Practical Law Article 8-525-2705 (Approx. 5 pages)

Discovery Sanctions: Three Cautionary Tales

by Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 20 Mar 2013USA (National/Federal)
Two federal district courts recently sanctioned parties for discovery failures. A third is positioned to do the same to Apple, if Apple cannot convince the court that it acted in good faith. These cases serve as a warning to practitioners that disregarding discovery obligations often will result in sanctions from the court. This Article explores the three district court cases and provides tips to counsel and companies about handling their discovery obligations and avoiding sanctions.