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Litigation

Jun. 15, 2013

Court cutbacks highlight utility of discovery referees

The recent cutbacks in funding for courts and the resulting increased demands on judges' time make it appropriate to consider greater use of discovery referees. By James C. Powers


By James C. Powers


The recent cutbacks in funding for courts and the resulting increased demands on judges' time make it appropriate to consider greater use of discovery referees. Discovery referees have not only been useful, but stand as essential players in major litigation with extensive discovery and discovery disputes. Now that it can take months to get hearings on motions, quick access to a discovery referee can greatly simplify and expedite litigation...

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