Weiner et al v. Original Talk Radio Network Inc.

Filing 38

ORDER STRIKING DISCOVERY MOTION. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 11/9/12. (fs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/9/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DR. MICHAEL A. WEINER, F/K/A Michael
Savage, et al.,

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ORDER STRIKING DISCOVERY MOTION
Plaintiff(s),

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Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Case No.: 10-CV-05785 YGR

vs.
ORIGINAL TALK RADIO NETWORK INC.,
D/B/A Talk Radio Network Inc.,
Defendant(s).

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The Defendant has filed a Motion for Leave to Take Limited Discovery in Post-Arbitration

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Proceedings. (Dkt. No. 34.) The filing does not comply with this Court’s Standing Order in Civil

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Cases at paragraph 8:

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a.
Except as specifically set forth below, no motions regarding
discovery disputes may be filed without prior leave of Court. If a dispute arises
during a deposition and involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal
to answer a material question on the basis of any ground other than privilege or the
work product doctrine, counsel may arrange a telephonic conference with the Court
through contact with the Courtroom Deputy, Frances Stone, at [phone]. Any
such conference shall be attended by the court reporter recording the deposition.
b.
All other requests for discovery relief must be summarized
jointly by the parties in a joint letter brief no longer than four pages. The joint letter
brief must attest that, prior to filing the request for relief, counsel met and conferred in
person and must concisely summarize those remaining issues that counsel were
unable to resolve. The joint letter brief may cite to limited and specific legal authority
only for resolution of dispositive issues. The joint letter brief may not be
accompanied by declarations; however any specific excerpt of disputed discovery
material may be attached. The Court will then advise the parties if additional briefing,
a telephonic conference, or a personal appearance will be necessary.

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The Court STRIKES Defendant’s Motion for Leave to Take Limited Discovery in Post-Arbitration

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Proceedings (Dkt. No. 34) for failure to comply with the Court’s Standing Order by:

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Filing a motion regarding discovery without leave of Court;

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Not submitting a joint letter brief;

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Failing to attest that counsel has met and conferred in person;

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Failing to summarize the issues remaining following a meet and confer;

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Failing to provide the Court with limited and specific legal authority to resolve the

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issues.

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Only upon receipt of a letter brief filed in compliance with this Court’s Standing Order will

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the Court advise the parties if additional briefing, a telephonic conference or a personal appearance

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will be required.

Northern District of California

United States District Court

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: November 9, 2012

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____________________________________
YVONNE GONZALEZ ROGERS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

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