Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filing 134

Discovery Procedure For Magistrate Judge John J. O'Sullivan. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/30/2011. (lh)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
MIAMI DIVISION
CASE NO. 11-20427-CIV-JORDAN
DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. et al.,
Plaintiffs
vs.
HOTFILE CORP., ANTON TITOV and
DOES 1–10,
Defendants
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DISCOVERY PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN J. O’SULLIVAN
The following discovery procedures apply to all civil cases assigned to United States District
Judge Adalberto Jordan.
If parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes without Court intervention, Magistrate
Judge John J. O’Sullivan will set the matter for a hearing. Discovery disputes are generally set for
hearings on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the 5th Floor Courtroom, United States Courthouse, 301 N.
Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida.
If a discovery dispute arises, the moving party must seek relief within fifteen (15) days after
the occurrence of the grounds for relief, by contacting Magistrate Judge O’Sullivan’s Chambers and
placing the matter on the next available discovery calendar. Magistrate Judge O’Sullivan’s
telephone number is [phone].
After a matter is placed on the discovery calendar, the movant shall provide notice to all
relevant parties by filing a Notice of Hearing. The Notice of hearing shall briefly specify the
substance of the discovery matter to be heard and include a certification that the parties have
complied with the pre-filing conference required by Southern District of Florida Local Rule
7.1(a)(3). Generally, no more than ten (10) minutes per side will be permitted.
No written discovery motions, including motions to compel and motions for protective order,
shall be filed unless the Court is unable to resolve the dispute at the motion calendar, or unless
requested by Magistrate Judge O’Sullivan. It is the intent of this procedure to minimize the necessity
of motions.

The Court expects all parties to act courteously and professionally in the resolution of their
discovery disputes and to confer in an attempt to resolve the discovery issue prior to setting the
hearing. The Court may impose sanctions, monetary or otherwise, if the Court determines discovery
is being improperly sought or is not being provided in good faith.
DONE and ORDERED in Chambers in Miami, Florida, this 30th day of August, 2011.

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Adalberto Jordan
United States District Judge
cc:

Magistrate Judge O’Sullivan
All counsel of record

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