Case Updates
Indiana Supreme Court declines to adopt the apex doctrine as such, but holds that Indiana’s existing rules for protective orders can be used similarly to protect high-ranking corporate officials who lack unique relevant knowledge from abusive discovery
July 19, 2022
Click here to view the opinion. The U.S. Chamber filed a brief supporting protection for such officials.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Indiana Supreme Court to adopt the apex-deposition doctrine, which protects corporate CEOs without unique relevant knowledge from abusive and unnecessary discovery
October 01, 2021
Click here to view the amicus brief. Christopher P. Gramling of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. and the U.S. Chamber’s Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- NCAA v. Finnerty (Indiana Supreme Court).pdf
- Opinion -- NCAA v. Finnerty (Indiana Supreme Court).pdf