Righthaven LLC v. Democratic Underground, LLC et al

Filing 96

DECLARATION of CLIFFORD C. WEBB In Support of Defendant Democratic Underground, LLC's First Motion to Compel the Production of Documents re 95 First MOTION to Compel the Production of Documents By Defendant Democratic Underground, LLC and Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof ; filed by Defendants David Allen, Democratic Underground, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W, # 24 Exhibit X, # 25 Exhibit Y, # 26 Exhibit Z, # 27 Exhibit AA, # 28 Exhibit BB, # 29 Exhibit CC, # 30 Exhibit DD, # 31 Exhibit EE, # 32 Exhibit FF)(Webb, Cliff)

EXHIBIT Z

Jennifer Johnson
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:28 PM
'[e-mail]'
'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
RE: Righthaven v. DU

Shawn,  

I would like to know when you are providing the documents and the privilege log.  Responsive documents were due to 
us January 18, over 6 weeks ago.  You’ve had over 10 weeks to locate such documents, as our requests were served on 
December 17.  The privilege log was due on February 8, per the Court’s order [Dkt 54].   

After our meet and confer you agreed to have us supplemental responses by February 22.  You did not provide them.  
You agreed to have us a privilege log and non‐confidential documents by February 25.  You have not provided them.  
You agreed to have us confidential documents by February 24.  You have not provided them.  

Last Friday, you unilaterally announced that you would get back to us regarding all of the discovery yesterday.  You did 
not.  Finally you’re now telling us that you have sent the supplemental responses by mail today, ensuring further delay 
in their delivery, but still not providing documents or privilege logs as promised and ordered by the Court.   You say that 
you will produce the documents “when they are located.”    

This continued failure to abide by Righthaven’s discovery obligations, and its commitments during the meet and confer 
process, is unacceptable.  Please provide us a date certain as to when you will complete Righthaven’s agreed upon 
document production and privilege log, and then follow through by producing them on that date.   (Note, there was no 
clarification needed as to the content of the privilege log; that it include all documents prior to the filing of the 
complaint was ordered by the Court’s scheduling order, and the log obviously includes responsive documents in 
possession of either client or counsel).  Finally,  please also be advised that if that production is not expeditious, we will 
proceed by motion rather than by email.  

Regards,  

Jennifer 

JENNIFER J. JOHNSON
Fenwick & West LLP
Associate, Litigation Group
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]

From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 2:30 PM
To: Jennifer Johnson
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Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU

Jennifer:
There is no agreement in place that the parties must serve by e-mail and U.S. Mail. There is an agreement that
such service comports with FRCP 5 and is to be deemed service by hand delivery when made by such means.
With regard to the production, I agreed to produce those materials that were responsive to the request. Such
materials will be produced when they are located.
With regard to the privilege log, you recently clarified issues relating to the required contents in response to
Colby Willams' inquiry. If there are materials being withheld on privilege grounds, they will be included in a
privilege log and provided to you.
Regards,
S
Shawn A. Mangano, Esq.
Shawn A. Mangano, Ltd.
9960 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 170
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
[phone] - telephone
[phone] - facsimile
Licensed in California, Nevada and Illinois
-------- Original Message -------Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU
From: Jennifer Johnson <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, March 03, 2011 2:23 pm
To: "'[e-mail]'" <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl' <[e-mail]>, Laurence Pulgram
<[e-mail]>, Clifford Webb <[e-mail]>, 'Colby
Williams' <[e-mail]>

Shawn, 

Thank you.  Please also send us a copy via email, as previously agreed upon (see attached).  Additionally, when 
can we expect to receive Righthaven’s documents and privilege log which you agreed to produce last week? 

Regards, 
Jennifer

From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Jennifer Johnson
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU

Jennifer:
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Supplemental discovery responses were sent out to you today.
Regards,
S
Shawn A. Mangano, Esq.
Shawn A. Mangano, Ltd.
9960 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 170
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
[phone] - telephone
[phone] - facsimile
Licensed in California, Nevada and Illinois
-------- Original Message -------Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU
From: Jennifer Johnson <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, March 03, 2011 10:05 am
To: "'[e-mail]'" <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl' <[e-mail]>, Laurence Pulgram
<[e-mail]>, Clifford Webb <[e-mail]>, 'Colby
Williams' <[e-mail]>

Dear Shawn,

I did not receive any discovery from you yesterday, as you had most recently promised.  Did I miss 
something?  Please advise as to the status of your supplemental responses, document production, 
and privilege log.  

Thanks, 
Jennifer

JENNIFER J. JOHNSON
Fenwick & West LLP
Associate, Litigation Group
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]

From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 4:29 PM
To: Jennifer Johnson
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU

Jennifer:

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I have been tied up with numerous matters (some Righthaven-related and
some non-Righthaven-related), but I am working on the issues we
discussed. I am trying to have all of the issues addressed by Wednesday.
I would appreciate it if you can give me until then to have appropriate
responses to you.
Regards,
S
Shawn A. Mangano, Esq.
Shawn A. Mangano, Ltd.
9960 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 170
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
[phone] - telephone
[phone] - facsimile
Licensed in California, Nevada and Illinois
-------- Original Message -------Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU
From: Jennifer Johnson <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, February 25, 2011 3:35 pm
To: "'[e-mail]'" <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl' <[e-mail]>, Laurence Pulgram
<[e-mail]>, Clifford Webb <[e-mail]>, 'Colby
Williams' <[e-mail]>

Shawn,
We have still not received supplemental discovery responses from
Righthaven. We have also not received any documents from
Righthaven, or a privilege log. You agreed to have us a privilege
log and non-confidential documents by today. You agreed to
produce confidential documents 7-10 days after entry of the
protective order. 10 days was yesterday. We expect to hear back
from you today as to when we will be receiving this information.
Regards,
Jennifer
From: Jennifer Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 1:51 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
Subject: RE: Righthaven v. DU

Shawn,

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I’m following up on your promise to have us supplemental
responses 10 days after our meet and confer. We have not yet
received them. Please serve by email, per our agreement.
Thanks,
Jennifer

JENNIFER J. JOHNSON
Fenwick & West LLP
Associate, Litigation Group
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]

From: Jennifer Johnson [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:26 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: 'Kurt Opsahl'; Laurence Pulgram; Clifford Webb; 'Colby Williams'
Subject: Righthaven v. DU

Shawn,
Please see the attached correspondence summarizing our meet and
confer.
Best,
Jennifer

JENNIFER J. JOHNSON
Fenwick & West LLP
Associate, Litigation Group
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]

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