Eastman Order and Minutes Feb 14 2022
Eastman Order and Minutes Feb 14 2022
Eastman Order and Minutes Feb 14 2022
PRESENT:
Based on the Select Committee’s representations about its priorities, the Court
previously ordered Dr. Eastman to begin his production with communications from
January 4-7, 2021 (Dkt. 63). Following Dr. Eastman’s review of those documents, the
Select Committee objected to his assertions of privilege for 130 documents, comprising
568 pages.
1. Dr. Eastman shall file briefing by 4:00 pm PST on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
supporting his assertions of privilege for each document between January 4 and
January 7, 2021. Dr. Eastman shall have a maximum of 40 pages for his opening
brief.
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2. Along with his opening brief, Dr. Eastman shall file with the Court and the Select
Committee evidence of all attorney-client and agent relationships asserted in the
privilege log. Dr. Eastman shall also provide evidence documenting any attorney-
client relationships that existed with his clients. Evidence may include engagement
letters, retainer agreements, or other writings. The evidence shall confirm the
timing and scope of each attorney relationship and each agent relationship,
including specific named lawsuits if applicable. If there is no written
documentation, the Court will accept a sworn statement from an attorney, client,
or agent in each relationship attesting that written documentation does not exist
and specifying the timing and scope of the relationship.
3. The Select Committee shall file its opposition by 4:00 pm PST on Wednesday,
March 2, 2022. The briefing shall address higher-level objections that apply to a
substantial number of documents, as well as document-specific objections. The
Select Committee shall have a maximum of 60 pages for its briefing.
4. Dr. Eastman shall file his reply to the Select Committee’s objections by 4:00 pm
PST on Monday, March 7, 2022. Dr. Eastman shall have a maximum of 20 pages
for his reply brief.
The Court sets a hearing for Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 9:00 am PST
for oral argument as to the privileges asserted in the January 4-7 documents.
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