Ediscovery,
Civil Litigation
Mar. 11, 2024
Cards on the table: California’s new mandatory discovery regime
SB 235 aims to improve efficiency and judicial economy by requiring parties to disclose relevant information early in the litigation process, but also imposes a higher burden on the parties.
Hannibal Huntley
Associate
Fellner Law Group
As one of the largest and most litigious states in the nation, California courts have a constant uphill battle to manage their caseloads. Faced with overwhelmingly large dockets and the possibility of years-long discovery battles, courts have significant challenges to improve efficiency and preserve judicial economy. Embracing these concerns, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 235, which significantly amends California discovery into an effectively mandatory disclo...
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