Following up on our post last week, here is part 2 of our notes about the District of Delaware Bench and Bar. As we mentioned, these are all without attribution under the Chatham House Rule, and we won't be discussing any specific panels:
Magistrate Judge Tips
- For discovery disputes, judges want to see what the moving party wants, why, and what law or regulation justifies the request.
- The party opposing a discovery dispute should focus on the real reason for opposing the request
- The court appreciates honesty and the parties having some level of restraint in arguing discovery disputes
- Timing of discovery dispute motions is important. …