Interrogatory Seeking Identity of Clients to Whom Law Firm Gave Certain Advice Improperly Sought Privileged Information
Commercial Case Notes / Discovery/Disclosure

Interrogatory Seeking Identity of Clients to Whom Law Firm Gave Certain Advice Improperly Sought Privileged Information

On February 4, 2022, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Berman v. Holland & Knight LLP, 2022 NY Slip Op. 30402(U), holding that an interrogatory seeking the identity of clients to whom a law firm gave certain advice improperly sought privileged information . . . Continue reading Interrogatory Seeking Identity of Clients to Whom Law Firm Gave Certain Advice Improperly Sought Privileged Information

Common Law Right to Inspect Books and Records Cannot be Used to Supplement Discovery in Litigation
Commercial Case Notes / Corporations / Discovery/Disclosure

Common Law Right to Inspect Books and Records Cannot be Used to Supplement Discovery in Litigation

On December 14, 2021, Justice Platkin of the Albany County Commercial Division issued a decision in Galasso v. Cobleskill Stone Prods., Inc., 2021 NY Slip Op. 51190(U), holding that the common law right of inspection cannot be used to circumvent limitations on the scope or timing of disclosure in pending litigation . . . Continue reading Common Law Right to Inspect Books and Records Cannot be Used to Supplement Discovery in Litigation