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

PROTECTIVE ORDER (JENNIFER H. REARDEN United States District Judge). This form form is used in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to safeguard confidential information exchanged during the discovery process in a civil lawsuit. It establishes rules for designating, handling, and disclosing confidential discovery material, such as financial records, business strategies, and personal information. The order limits access to authorized individuals, including attorneys, parties, experts, and court personnel, and provides guidelines for marking and filing confidential documents, including filing under seal when necessary. It also includes provisions for handling inadvertent disclosures of privileged materials, ensuring their return or destruction. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is included, which individuals must sign to acknowledge their obligation to comply with the Protective Order. The order remains binding even after the litigation ends, requiring the return or destruction of confidential materials and allowing attorneys to retain limited archival records. www.FormsWorkflow.com