Dropbox, Inc. v. Thru Inc.

Filing 42

Discovery Order re: 39 Joint Discovery Letter Brief filed by Dropbox, Inc. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 9/10/2015. (cdnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/10/2015)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DROPBOX, INC.,

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Case No. 15-cv-01741-EMC (MEJ)

Plaintiff,
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DISCOVERY ORDER

v.

Re: Dkt. No. 39

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THRU INC.,

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Defendant.
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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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Pending before the Court is the parties’ joint letter regarding the scope of Thru’s discovery

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requests. Dkt. No. 39. Having reviewed the parties’ positions, it appears they may be able to

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resolve this dispute with further meet and confer efforts. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the

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parties to meet and confer in person to attempt to reach an agreement regarding a narrowed scope

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of requests.1 If unable to reach a resolution, the parties may file an updated letter addressing

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specific disputes. However, if any remaining dispute centers on the permissible scope of

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discovery prior to mediation, the parties should request clarification from Judge Chen prior to

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submitting an updated letter.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: September 10, 2015
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MARIA-ELENA JAMES
United States Magistrate Judge

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In the letter, the parties state “Defendant’s lead counsel is in Texas,” but they provide no reason
why local counsel is unable to meet and confer.