In a recent decision out of Oklahoma (Curtis v. Progressive N. Ins. Co., No. CIV-17-1076-C [W.D. Okla. June 13, 2018]), District Judge Robin J. Cauthron ruled that non-party ESI subpoenaed pursuant to Rule 45 was not subject to the 100 mile-limitation found in the Rule. Specifically, the Court held there is “no violation of the 100-mile limitation,” as
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Why Every Litigator Must Understand the New Federal Rules
It can hardly be denied that no lawyer wants to apply the wrong legal standard in papers or be criticized by the Judge before whom they are appearing. Regrettably, just that occurred in Henry v. Morgan’s Hotel Group, (15-cv-1789), and Magistrate Judge Cott (SDNY) was quick to point out defense counsel’s errors. In doing so, the Judge reminded all
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