In a recent update on the ongoing discrimination suit against law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a California federal magistrate judge has ruled against the firm’s attempt to subpoena confidential personnel information. The firm had aimed to acquire this data from the previous employers, Paul Hastings LLP and Fish & Richardson PC, of a former intellectual property associate who had sued the firm which she alleges discriminated against her.
The judge issued a strong ruling in this context, stating that the subpoena requests were “invasive,” “irrelevant,” and “amazingly broad.” The rejection is a setback for Kirkland & Ellis in building their defense in this contentious case.
For those interested in the specifics of the ruling, more details can be found on the matter at www.law360.com.