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Who Can Object to a Subpoena?

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In pertinent part, FGH served 20 subpoenas on third-party financial institutions. The Court wrote that: Under Rule 45, a party ordinarily “does not have standing to challenge a subpoena issued to a nonparty unless the party claims some personal right or privilege in the information sought by the subpoena.” United States v.

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What Objections May Be Raised to a Subpoena by a Non-Party?

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July 22, 2024), the Court addressed the type of objections that a subpoenaed non-party may make. That was a novel issue in Maryland. The Court held “that [nonparty] TST had standing to challenge the subpoena on grounds that some of the requests were overbroad and not relevant to the subject matter involved in the divorce action.”

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“No Dog in the Fight” Analysis Applies to Scope of Subpoenas in the District of Maryland

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the Court set out and applied the principles governing subpoenas and objections to them. The individual defendants in Hall issued a subpoena to MAIP. Hall, on behalf of MAIP, objected based in part on privilege. Defendants objected to sharing. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 509130 (D. 13, 2025)(Austin, J.),

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Privilege Objections Denied Without Prejudice

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non-party TEDCO’s blanket privilege and work product objections to a subpoena were denied; however, it lived to fight another day because the denial was without prejudice to file supported objections after a “meet and confer.” Specific objections are required. And, ImpactHR responded without objection.

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What “Expenses” Can a Non-Party Recover for Complying With a Discovery Subpoena?

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20, 2024), the court addressed recovery of expenses by non-parties for responding to a subpoena. 45 (“Subpoena”) states: (b)(1) – Under some circumstances, witness fees and mileage must be paid. [1] d)(3)(B) – A court may, on motion, ensure “that the subpoenaed person will be reasonably compensated.” Fed.R.Civ.P.

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No Need to Meet and Confer Before Motion to Quash Subpoena in District of AZ

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29, 2024), Plaintiff Walker served a subpoena duces tecum on non-party JBHH, which had represented defendant AIU in workers compensation proceedings involving Mr. Walker. The subpoena requested a complete copy of the file in Mr. Walkers case. JBHH moved to quash the subpoena and also noted objections. citation omitted).

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No Privilege Log is Necessary in Limited Circumstances When Discovery Requests Are Overbroad

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12, 2024); No Privilege Log Is Needed While Scope of Discovery Objections Are Pending (Aug. The individual defendants issued a sweeping subpoena to a non-party, the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP). Both Mr. Hall and MAIP objected to the subpoena on a number of bases. Subsequently a partial log was provided.

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