Federal courts are now handing down firm decrees, stating that although “old habits die hard,” counsel must revise their “form” discovery responses immediately to comply with the Federal Rules of Civi…
Litigators Must Be Mindful of Discovery Compliance under the Revised Federal Rules
In Brief
- In two recent orders, federal courts decried the widespread practice of boilerplate objections.
- Practitioners should remove vague and conclusory objections from their discovery toolbox altogether.
- Specificity is key: practitioners must explain the reasons underlying their objections, state whether documents were withheld, and cooperate with opposing counsel to the extent possible.
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