Discovery Reforms and Best Practices in Federal Litigation
On this episode, host Paul W. Grimm speaks with Senior U.S. District Court Judge David G. Campbell about changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure concerning discovery practices, and in particular the effects of the “2015 Amendments” to the rules. These amendments include narrowing the scope of discovery to relevant and proportional information, reintroducing proportionality as a primary limitation to the scope of discovery, and emphasizing judicial case management to streamline litigation. Their discussion highlights how better discovery practices can lead attorneys to faster, better, and cheaper results for their clients.