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All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party\u2019s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.", "samples": [{"hash": "gkfhuawn8Nq", "uri": "/contracts/gkfhuawn8Nq#discovery", "label": "Installment Purchase Agreement", "score": 35.8092002869, "published": true}, {"hash": "igDGIWv8KAf", "uri": "/contracts/igDGIWv8KAf#discovery", "label": "Installment Purchase Agreement", "score": 35.7985916138, "published": true}, {"hash": "eUd0vPtAGVK", "uri": "/contracts/eUd0vPtAGVK#discovery", "label": "Credit Agreement (Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.)", "score": 35.7570152283, "published": true}], "size": 596, "hash": "0cba0ecce2b9140cd8fbd9ea81f50a02", "id": 1}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 11]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [43, 58]}, {"key": "to-the-fullest-extent-permitted", "type": "clause", "offset": [59, 90]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [112, 146]}, {"key": "discovery-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [168, 186]}, {"key": "the-arbitrator", "type": "clause", "offset": [208, 222]}], "snippet": "The parties may obtain discovery in aid of the arbitration to the fullest extent permitted under law, including California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1283.05. 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Permissible Discovery: Pursuant to the procedure set forth in Subsection c. below, any party to the arbitration hearing may obtain the following information in the hands of or which may reasonably be obtained by the responding party or the responding party's representative (As used herein, \"responding party\" shall mean the person of whom the information is requested.):\n(1) Those allegations in the order of disciplinary action which are admitted by the employee and those allegations in the order of disciplinary action which are denied by the employee.\n(2) The name, address and telephone number of each witness whom the responding party intends to call to testify at the hearing.\n(3) Copies of statements by any person whom the responding party intends to call as a witness.\n(4) All writing relevant to the issues involved in the appeal including, but not limited to, reports of mental, physical and blood examinations which the responding party intends to introduce into evidence. \"Writing\" as used herein shall have the meaning defined in Evidence Code Section 250 which states: \"Writing\" means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds or symbols, or combinations thereof.\n(5) A statement specifically defining the issues in dispute.\n(6) The foregoing does not apply to witnesses or exhibits used for impeachment or rebuttal.", "samples": [{"hash": "iDEHhK4TCSC", "uri": "/contracts/iDEHhK4TCSC#discovery", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 31.9765930176, "published": true}, {"hash": "jp0lrv5D2he", "uri": "/contracts/jp0lrv5D2he#discovery", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 31.316204071, "published": true}, {"hash": "ffOHyv8h2kO", "uri": "/contracts/ffOHyv8h2kO#discovery", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 30.0534896851, "published": true}], "size": 40, "hash": "cca36d07d876f6ae1a2404299954aa46", "id": 5}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 16]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [48, 63]}, {"key": "civil-suit", "type": "clause", "offset": [71, 81]}, {"key": "superior-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [100, 114]}, {"key": "the-arbitrator", "type": "clause", "offset": [116, 130]}, {"key": "the-scope", "type": "clause", "offset": [141, 150]}], "snippet": "The parties will be entitled to discovery as if the arbitration were a civil suit in the California Superior Court. The arbitrator may limit the scope, time, and issues involved in discovery.", "samples": [{"hash": "6bTwLnwYVxN", "uri": "/contracts/6bTwLnwYVxN#discovery", "label": "Nonexclusive License Agreement (Neurogene Inc.)", "score": 35.8802185059, "published": true}, {"hash": "7CDkv5kPQMt", "uri": "/contracts/7CDkv5kPQMt#discovery", "label": "Exclusive (Equity) Agreement (Ceribell, Inc.)", "score": 35.7159461975, "published": true}, {"hash": "9N26HjUziyU", "uri": "/contracts/9N26HjUziyU#discovery", "label": "Exclusive License Agreement (Alto Neuroscience, Inc.)", "score": 34.9876785278, "published": true}], "size": 95, "hash": "e4e412b4f1750773abfcee954a2b6db9", "id": 3}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "each-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 10]}, {"key": "privileged-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [63, 83]}, {"key": "other-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [93, 104]}, {"key": "both-parties-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [242, 260]}, {"key": "other-forms", "type": "clause", "offset": [275, 286]}, {"key": "discovery-requests", "type": "clause", "offset": [350, 368]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [413, 423]}, {"key": "claim-arbitrator", "type": "definition", "offset": [428, 444]}, {"key": "responding-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [464, 480]}, {"key": "requesting-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [499, 515]}, {"key": "the-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [583, 592]}, {"key": "after-receipt-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [691, 707]}, {"key": "in-the-event-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [726, 741]}, {"key": "the-dispute", "type": "clause", "offset": [825, 836]}, {"key": "party-requests", "type": "clause", "offset": [858, 872]}, {"key": "dispositive-motion", "type": "definition", "offset": [910, 928]}, {"key": "written-discovery", "type": "clause", "offset": [952, 969]}, {"key": "following-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [1021, 1034]}, {"key": "final-decision", "type": "definition", "offset": [1054, 1068]}, {"key": "requests-for-extensions", "type": "clause", "offset": [1129, 1152]}, {"key": "extension-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [1259, 1276]}, {"key": "the-nature", "type": "clause", "offset": [1329, 1339]}, {"key": "scope-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1353, 1365]}, {"key": "arbitration-claim", "type": "definition", "offset": [1377, 1394]}, {"key": "the-cost", "type": "clause", "offset": [1396, 1404]}, {"key": "providing-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1448, 1461]}, {"key": "the-case", "type": "definition", "offset": [1483, 1491]}, {"key": "necessary-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1541, 1554]}, {"key": "preparation-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1568, 1582]}], "snippet": "Each Party may (a) serve up to five requests for relevant, non-privileged documents from the other Party; and (b) request that the other Party provide verified responses to no more than 5 relevant interrogatories (including subparts). Unless both Parties agree otherwise, no other forms of discovery (including depositions) may be utilized. Any such discovery requests must be served on the other Party within 21 days after the Claim Arbitrator\u2019s appointment. The responding Party shall provide the requesting Party with all responsive, non-privileged documents, responses signed by the Party themselves to the requested interrogatories, and/or any objections to the requests within 30 days after receipt of the requests, or, in the event of an objection to any discovery request, 30 days after the Claim Arbitrator resolves the dispute. In the event either Party requests that the Claim Arbitrator consider a dispositive motion on the pleadings, such written discovery response deadlines shall be extended until 30 days following the Claim Arbitrator\u2019s final decision on such dispositive motion. Any disputes about discovery or requests for extensions shall be submitted promptly to the Claim Arbitrator for resolution. In ruling on any discovery dispute or extension request, the Claim Arbitrator shall take into consideration the nature, amount, and scope of the underlying arbitration claim, the cost and other effort that would be involved in providing the requested discovery, the case schedule, and whether the requested discovery is necessary for the adequate preparation of a claim or defense.", "samples": [{"hash": "lIeVg50LqBd", "uri": "/contracts/lIeVg50LqBd#discovery", "label": "Terms of Use Agreement", "score": 31.1675987244, "published": true}, {"hash": "kbuTAY9iWTy", "uri": "/contracts/kbuTAY9iWTy#discovery", "label": "Terms of Use Agreement", "score": 31.1675987244, "published": true}, {"hash": "j4mHoPU79NE", "uri": "/contracts/j4mHoPU79NE#discovery", "label": "Terms of Use Agreement", "score": 31.1675987244, "published": true}], "size": 44, "hash": "f0e1d720b3d1b83cc2f98faaf59838ec", "id": 4}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "arbitration-proceedings", "type": "definition", "offset": [3, 26]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [67, 85]}, {"key": "code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "definition", "offset": [86, 109]}], "snippet": "In arbitration proceedings hereunder, discovery shall be permitted in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure \u00a71283.05.", "samples": [{"hash": "h3AjsTgI4Ew", "uri": "/contracts/h3AjsTgI4Ew#discovery", "label": "Personal Services Contract", "score": 34.9365768433, "published": true}, {"hash": "iAgR7Zb0NxO", "uri": "/contracts/iAgR7Zb0NxO#discovery", "label": "Small Business Enterprise Agreement", "score": 33.2031860352, "published": true}, {"hash": "g6917DHfwB8", "uri": "/contracts/g6917DHfwB8#discovery", "label": "Small Business Enterprise Agreement", "score": 32.9597663879, "published": true}], "size": 38, "hash": "ef671a4ee66f0f92a332f4c73a4e015c", "id": 7}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties-mutually-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 33]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "definition", "offset": [34, 44]}, {"key": "privileged-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [194, 214]}, {"key": "the-hearing", "type": "clause", "offset": [272, 283]}, {"key": "the-witness", "type": "clause", "offset": [317, 328]}, {"key": "general-qualifications", "type": "definition", "offset": [337, 359]}, {"key": "scope-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [414, 426]}, {"key": "the-arbitrators", "type": "clause", "offset": [465, 480]}, {"key": "the-process", "type": "clause", "offset": [525, 536]}, {"key": "rules-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [601, 609]}, {"key": "witnesses-and-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [640, 663]}], "snippet": "Unless the parties mutually agree in writing to some additional and specific pre-hearing discovery, the only pre-hearing discovery shall be (a) reasonably limited production of relevant and non-privileged documents, and (b) the identification of witnesses to be called at the hearing, which identification shall give the witness's name, general qualifications and position, and a brief statement as to the general scope of the testimony to be given by the witness. The arbitrators shall decide any disputes and shall control the process concerning these pre-hearing discovery matters. Pursuant to the Rules of AAA, the parties may subpoena witnesses and documents for presentation at the hearing.", "samples": [{"hash": "7fiObIa9Hw3", "uri": "/contracts/7fiObIa9Hw3#discovery", "label": "Annual Report", "score": 27.8926906586, "published": true}, {"hash": "jpmbrnFi9Ig", "uri": "/contracts/jpmbrnFi9Ig#discovery", "label": "License Agreement (Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "8RevV35jVRl", "uri": "/contracts/8RevV35jVRl#discovery", "label": "License Agreement (Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "size": 38, "hash": "258ec21ab70d0cd098c5a2f015078e95", "id": 8}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "arbitration-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [27, 49]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [119, 129]}, {"key": "the-parties-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [169, 185]}, {"key": "the-facts", "type": "clause", "offset": [229, 238]}, {"key": "a-list", "type": "definition", "offset": [321, 327]}, {"key": "the-arbitration-hearing", "type": "clause", "offset": [403, 426]}, {"key": "final-list", "type": "definition", "offset": [456, 466]}, {"key": "designation-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [516, 530]}, {"key": "a-copy-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [598, 607]}, {"key": "all-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [608, 621]}, {"key": "description-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [637, 651]}, {"key": "the-hearing", "type": "clause", "offset": [685, 696]}, {"key": "no-circumstances", "type": "clause", "offset": [704, 720]}, {"key": "requests-for-admission", "type": "clause", "offset": [754, 776]}, {"key": "production-of-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [795, 818]}, {"key": "in-the-event-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [871, 886]}, {"key": "the-designation", "type": "clause", "offset": [887, 902]}, {"key": "information-and-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [964, 989]}, {"key": "the-expert", "type": "clause", "offset": [1005, 1015]}, {"key": "opposing-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [1053, 1067]}, {"key": "the-foregoing", "type": "definition", "offset": [1320, 1333]}, {"key": "limited-discovery", "type": "clause", "offset": [1334, 1351]}], "snippet": "Discovery permitted in any arbitration proceeding commenced hereunder is limited as follows. No later than thirty (30) days after the filing of a claim for arbitration, the parties will exchange detailed statements setting forth the facts supporting the claim(s) and all defenses to be raised during the arbitration, and a list of all exhibits and witnesses. No later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the arbitration hearing, the parties will exchange a final list of all exhibits and all witnesses, including any designation of any expert witness(es) together with a summary of their testimony; a copy of all documents and a detailed description of any property to be introduced at the hearing. Under no circumstances will the use of interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for the production of documents or the taking of depositions be permitted. However, in the event of the designation of any expert witness(es), the following will occur: (a) all information and documents relied upon by the expert witness(es) will be delivered to the opposing party, (b) the opposing party will be permitted to depose the expert witness(es), (c) the opposing party will be permitted to designate rebuttal expert witness(es), and (d) the arbitration hearing will be continued to the earliest possible date that enables the foregoing limited discovery to be accomplished.", "samples": [{"hash": "4f6m1DrVsqJ", "uri": "/contracts/4f6m1DrVsqJ#discovery", "label": "Wholesale Financing Agreement (Palm Harbor Homes Inc /Fl/)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "hh9MjqPc2Ed", "uri": "/contracts/hh9MjqPc2Ed#discovery", "label": "Business Financing Agreement (Eplus Inc)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "eX9DGjszl4W", "uri": "/contracts/eX9DGjszl4W#discovery", "label": "Business Credit and Security Agreement (Pomeroy Computer Resources 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"offset": [6075, 6091]}], "snippet": "Pursuant to Section 118(8) of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that discovery shall be conducted as follows:\n(a) Written discovery will only be allowed if the likely benefits of the proposed written discovery outweigh the burden or expense thereof, and the written discovery sought is likely to reveal information that will satisfy a specific element of a claim or defense already pleaded in the Arbitration. The party seeking written discovery shall always have the burden of showing that all of the standards and limitations set forth in these Arbitration Provisions are satisfied. The scope of discovery in the Arbitration proceedings shall also be limited as follows:\n(i) To facts directly connected with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement.\n(ii) To facts and information that cannot be obtained from another source or in another manner that is more convenient, less burdensome or less expensive than in the manner requested.\n(b) No party shall be allowed (i) more than fifteen (15) interrogatories (including discrete subparts), (ii) more than fifteen (15) requests for admission (including discrete subparts), (iii) more than ten (10) document requests (including discrete subparts), or (iv) more than three (3) depositions (excluding expert depositions) for a maximum of seven (7) hours per deposition. The costs associated with depositions will be borne by the party taking the deposition. The party defending the deposition will submit a notice to the party taking the deposition of the estimated attorneys\u2019 fees that such party expects to incur in connection with defending the deposition. If the party defending the deposition fails to submit an estimate of attorneys\u2019 fees within five (5) calendar days of its receipt of a deposition notice, then such party shall be deemed to have waived its right to the estimated attorneys\u2019 fees. The party taking the deposition must pay the party defending the deposition the estimated attorneys\u2019 fees prior to taking the deposition, unless such obligation is deemed to be waived as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence. If the party taking the deposition believes that the estimated attorneys\u2019 fees are unreasonable, such party may submit the issue to the arbitrator for a decision. All depositions will be taken in Utah.\n(c) All discovery requests (including document production requests included in deposition notices) must be submitted in writing to the arbitrator and the other party. The party submitting the written discovery requests must include with such discovery requests a detailed explanation of how the proposed discovery requests satisfy the requirements of these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The receiving party will then be allowed, within five (5) calendar days of receiving the proposed discovery requests, to submit to the arbitrator an estimate of the attorneys\u2019 fees and costs associated with responding to such written discovery requests and a written challenge to each applicable discovery request. After receipt of an estimate of attorneys\u2019 fees and costs and/or challenge(s) to one or more discovery requests, consistent with subparagraph (c) above, the arbitrator will within three (3) calendar days make a finding as to the likely attorneys\u2019 fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests and issue an order that (i) requires the requesting party to prepay the attorneys\u2019 fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests, and (ii) requires the responding party to respond to the discovery requests as limited by the arbitrator within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator\u2019s finding with respect to such discovery requests. If a party entitled to submit an estimate of attorneys\u2019 fees and costs and/or a challenge to discovery requests fails to do so within such 5-day period, the arbitrator will make a finding that (A) there are no attorneys\u2019 fees or costs associated with responding to such discovery requests, and (B) the responding party must respond to such discovery requests (as may be limited by the arbitrator) within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator\u2019s finding with respect to such discovery requests. Any party submitting any written discovery requests, including without limitation interrogatories, requests for production subpoenas to a party or a third party, or requests for admissions, must prepay the estimated attorneys\u2019 fees and costs, before the responding party has any obligation to produce or respond to the same, unless such obligation is deemed waived as set forth above.\n(d) In order to allow a written discovery request, the arbitrator must find that the discovery request satisfies the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator must strictly enforce these standards. If a discovery request does not satisfy any of the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions or the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, the arbitrator may modify such discovery request to satisfy the applicable standards, or strike such discovery request in whole or in part.\n(e) Each party may submit expert reports (and rebuttals thereto), provided that such reports must be submitted within sixty (60) days of the Arbitration Commencement Date. Each party will be allowed a maximum of two (2) experts. Expert reports must contain the following: (i) a complete statement of all opinions the expert will offer at trial and the basis and reasons for them; (ii) the expert\u2019s name and qualifications, including a list of all the expert\u2019s publications within the preceding ten (10) years, and a list of any other cases in which the expert has testified at trial or in a deposition or prepared a report within the preceding ten (10) years; and (iii) the compensation to be paid for the expert\u2019s report and testimony. The parties are entitled to depose any other party\u2019s expert witness one (1) time for no more than four (4) hours. 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