(Model) Protective Order And Non-Disclosure Agreement (Judge Garnett)

PROTECTIVE ORDER (MARGARET M. GARNETT United States District Judge). This form is issued in litigation to safeguard confidential information exchanged during discovery. It restricts disclosure of sensitive materials, such as financial data, business plans, and personal information, to authorized individuals, including parties, attorneys, experts, and court personnel. The order outlines procedures for marking, handling, and filing confidential documents, including filing under seal to prevent public access. It also provides a process for disputing confidentiality designations and requesting additional protections if necessary. It addresses inadvertent disclosure of privileged information, ensuring that such disclosures do not waive privilege and requiring the return or destruction of mistakenly shared materials. The order remains in effect after litigation ends, mandating the return or destruction of all confidential discovery materials. www.FormsWorkflow.com