eDiscovery Law: Texas Model Order for Patent eDiscovery Now In the Public Comment Phase
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In a blog post last October, we discussed the new model order proposed by Federal Circuit Chief Judge Randall Rader as a measure against the “excesses” of eDiscovery production. At that time, the “Model Order on E-Discovery in Patent Cases” had been unanimously voted on by the Federal Circuit Advisory Council and, as a result, could significantly alter the way discovery materials are used in such cases. This version of the model order is included in proposed local rule amendment GO-12-06 for the Eastern District of Texas. The amendment has been approved by the judges of the district, subject to public comment, the deadline for which is March 23, a little over two weeks from now.
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