Professional Conduct - G. DOCUMENT DEMANDS PDF Print E-mail

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Professional Conduct
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PREAMBLE
A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
B. SCHEDULING, CONTINUANCES, AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME
C. SERVICE OF PAPERS
D. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS TO COURTS, INCLUDING BRIEFS, MEMORANDA, AFFIDAVITS, AND DECLARATIONS
E. COMMUNICATION WITH ADVERSARIES
F. DEPOSITIONS
G. DOCUMENT DEMANDS
H. INTERROGATORIES
I. MOTION PRACTICE
J. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH COURTS AND OTHERS
K. SETTLEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
L. TRIAL CONDUCT AND COURTROOM DECORUM
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G. DOCUMENT DEMANDS
  • When responding to unclear document demands, receiving counsel should attempt to discuss the demands with propounding counsel so that the demands can be complied with fully or appropriate objections can be raised.
  • Document production should not be delayed to prevent opposing counsel from inspecting documents before scheduled depositions or for any other tactical reason.
  • A lawyer should never use document demands for the purpose of harassing or improperly burdening an adversary or to cause the adversary to incur unnecessary expense.
  • After becoming aware that an action has been initiated and to the extent practicable, a lawyer should become generally familiar with the client's records and storage systems, including electronic media, so that the lawyer may properly advise the client on production, preservation, and protection of relevant data, records, and the treatment of privileged or private information during litigation.

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