Informal Discovery Clause Samples

The Informal Discovery clause establishes a process for parties to exchange information and documents relevant to a dispute without resorting to formal legal procedures. Typically, this clause requires both sides to cooperate in sharing evidence, such as contracts, emails, or other records, before initiating litigation or arbitration. Its core practical function is to encourage transparency and potentially resolve issues more efficiently by allowing parties to clarify facts and narrow disagreements early, thereby saving time and reducing legal costs.
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Informal Discovery. As part of the meet and confer process, the parties may exchange relevant documents and/or other information and engage in informal discovery in an attempt to resolve the issues raised in the Notice given pursuant to Section 6.1(a) or 6.1(b). Such informal discovery may include, but is not limited to, exchange of additional information or supporting documentation. 6.2 Meet and Confer. Within forty-five (45) days of receipt of a Notice provided pursuant to Sections 6.1(a) or 6.1(b), Claimants and First Union shall informally meet and confer and attempt to resolve the issues raised in the Notice.
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Informal Discovery. 45. Plaintiffs and Defendants have engaged in meaningful informal discovery and will continue to do so as needed to carry out the terms of this Agreement. Defendants will cooperate with Class Counsel by making available to Class Counsel, their experts, and the Settlement Administrator the data and any related documents necessary to the identification of Settlement Class Members and their damages, the provision of notice, and the distribution of the Settlement Fund. Such information shall be provided by Defendants within ten (10) days of preliminary approval.
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Informal Discovery. As part of the meet and confer process, the parties shall exchange relevant documents and/or other information and engage in informal discovery in an attempt to resolve the issues raised in the Notice given pursuant to section 9.1(a) or 9.1(b). Such informal discovery may include, but is not limited to, interviewing witnesses and experts and exchange of additional information or supporting documentation. Any disagreement about information to be provided shall be handled pursuant to the provisions of this section.
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Informal Discovery. 46. Plaintiffs and Defendant have already engaged in meaningful formal and informal discovery. Defendant will continue to cooperate with Class Counsel and the Settlement Administrator by making available current and/or last-known email and address information for the Class Members as well as an indication of whether each Class Member is a Current Customer or Former Customer, as set forth in paragraph 53, infra.
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Informal Discovery. As part of the meet and confer process, the
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Informal Discovery. 1. Within sixty (60) days following Court approval, the CRM Individuals agree to make themselves available for an interview(s) by the Board and/or its counsel at mutually agreed upon times and locations. 2. At such an interview or interviews, the CRM Individuals agree to respond informally to questions respecting their interactions with and amongst the non-settling defendants in this case, the trustees of the CRM Trusts, Employer Participants in the CRM Trusts, and other entities and individuals associated with the CRM Trusts, as well as other topics germane to the allegations contained in the Board’s verified complaint as they relate to the non- settling defendants. To the extent that the responses of the CRM Individuals reference documents that are either in the possession or under the control of the CRM Individuals and not already in the possession of the Board, the CRM Individuals shall produce said documents within a reasonable time after the interview or interviews. It is acknowledged and understood that the foregoing list of topics is not exclusive. 3. To the extent that they have not already done so, the CRM Individuals shall provide a copy of its non-privileged documents relating to the CRM Trusts to the Board. The cost of providing documents shall be borne by the CRM Individuals. 4. The CRM Individuals shall not be required to incur expenses outside the ordinary course of its business, for example, travel to locations other than the Board’s offices located in Albany, Buffalo, or New York City, or substantial copying costs. Special arrangements may be made as is agreed upon by the Parties. 5. This section does not apply to formal discovery in the CRM actions. 6. The CRM Individuals agreement to be available for interviews related to the CRM Actions shall not constitute a waiver by them of any of their legal rights and privileges. The responses to the Board’s questions by the CRM Individuals shall not be given under oath, shall not be recorded or transcribed, and no formal stenographic record shall be made of such responses, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing.
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Informal Discovery. “Informal Discovery” is defined in Paragraph 17.e of this Agreement.
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Related to Informal Discovery

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.

  • Informal Discussions Before a written grievance is submitted, informal discussions will take place between the aggrieved party, the principal or supervisor and Education Minnesota - OSSEO representative. Through these discussions the parties will attempt to resolve the problem. Subd. 2. Level I: If the grievance is not resolved through informal discussions, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance in writing to the principal or supervisor. A copy of such written grievance must simultaneously be filed with Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will set a meeting date within five (5) days of receipt of the written grievance. The Director, Human Resources will give a written decision on the grievance to the parties involved within ten (10) days after the meeting. Subd. 3. Level II: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level I, the decision rendered may be appealed to the superintendent of schools, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level I. If a grievance is properly appealed to the superintendent, the superintendent or designee will set a time to meet regarding the grievance within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the meeting, the superintendent or designee will issue a decision in writing to the parties involved. Subd. 4. Level III: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level II, the decision rendered may be appealed to the School Board, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level II. If a grievance is properly appealed to the School Board, the School Board will set a time to hear the grievance within twenty (20) days after the receipt of the appeal. Within twenty (20) days after the meeting, the School Board will issue its decision in writing to the parties involved. At the option of the School Board, a committee or representative(s) of the School Board may be designated by the School Board to hear the appeal at this level and report its findings and recommendations to the School Board. The School Board will then render its decision.

  • Informal Stage If a Teacher is unable to resolve a complaint informally, the Teacher may with the concurrence of the Bargaining Unit Executive initiate a complaint with his/her supervisor who shall answer the complaint in writing (if requested) within ten (10) days of receipt of the complaint. The problem must be brought to the attention of the supervisor within fifteen (15) days after the Teacher becomes aware, or would reasonably be expected to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.

  • Informal Grievance Procedure Employees are encouraged to act promptly to attempt to resolve disputes with their manager/supervisor through an informal procedure. A meeting between the manager/supervisor and the employee should take place whenever requested by either party to assist, to clarify or resolve the grievance. The employee may be accompanied by his/her Union representative at the informal meeting. Any resolution reached at the informal step must be in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, or other rule or ordinance and shall not set precedent.

  • Informal Grievance 1. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the event giving rise to a grievance, the grievant shall present the grievance informally for disposition by the immediate supervisor or at any appropriate level of authority within the department. 2. Presentation of an informal grievance shall be a prerequisite to the institution of a formal grievance.