
By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SANTA ANA - Just 18 months as a U.S. magistrate judge and Douglas F. McCormick is already exploring new ways to do his work.
In particular, McCormick is testing ways to streamline and expedite some "rigorous local rules" governing procedure in discovery disputes.
"I've tried to be flexible about how those disputes are handled," he said. "I'm experimenting with ways... (continued)