Rule 23: Conduct Discovery

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Begin Discovery Ahead of Time and Be Thorough

Statutes and Regulations

Federal Rules of Civil Procedures Rule 26-37

Key Cases

Khandelwal v. Southern Calf. Ed., 97-ERA-6 (ARB, March 31, 1998) (Discovery Permitted concerning misconduct)
McKennon v. Nashville Banner Publishing, 513 U.S. 352 (1995) (Warning against permitting companies to conduct discovery to obtain after acquired evidence)

Government Links

DOJ Guide to FOIA (includes procedural requirements, fee information, and exemptions to compelled disclosures)
Office of Information Policy Guide to FOIA (includes guidance on FOIA, DOJ FOIA Handbook, and guidance on legal/procedural issues involving FOIA)
DOJ Overview of the Privacy Act (includes discussion of the Privacy Act’s disclosure prohibition, agency recordkeeping requirements, and analysis of court decisions)

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