Summary
This United States District Court for the District of Nevada order addresses the defendant's unopposed motion to stay discovery pending the resolution of its motion to dismiss. The magistrate judge denied the motion, reasoning that the parties had sufficient time to conduct discovery following their Rule 26(f) conference and that halting proceedings near the end of the discovery period undermines the efficiency goals of Rule 1. The court further noted that the motion failed to address controlling precedent advising against such stays during the twilight of the discovery window.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the court should grant the defendant's motion to stay discovery pending resolution of its motion to dismiss.
Holdings
- The motion to stay discovery is denied without prejudice.
Key quotations
“Accordingly, the motion to stay discovery is DENIED without prejudice.” (at 22-23)
Factual background
The parties completed their Rule 26(f) conference on December 19, 2024, establishing a discovery schedule. Two months of the discovery period remained when the defendant filed an unopposed motion to stay discovery pending its motion to dismiss filed on January 7, 2025.
Procedural history
The parties held a Rule 26(f) conference on December 19, 2024. The plaintiff filed a motion to dismiss on January 7, 2025. The defendant subsequently moved to stay discovery. The court considered the motion and denied it.