Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser
Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon ProsserFriday August 7, 2026 9:07 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker. In a joint status report filed on Wednesday in the Northern District of California, Apple's attorneys said they had made repeated attempts to reach Prosser's counsel about outstanding discovery issues without success. Prosser have worked to advance this case through limited discovery.
- ▪Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon ProsserFriday August 7, 2026 9:07 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its t
- ▪In a joint status report filed on Wednesday in the Northern District of California, Apple's attorneys said they had made repeated attempts to reach Prosser's counsel about outstanding discovery issues without success.
- ▪Prosser have worked to advance this case through limited discovery.
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Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon ProsserFriday August 7, 2026 9:07 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker. In a joint status report filed on Wednesday in the Northern District of California, Apple's attorneys said they had made repeated attempts to reach Prosser's counsel about outstanding discovery issues without success. From the filing: Apple and Mr. Prosser have worked to advance this case through limited discovery. Mr. Prosser provided documents and communications to Apple, and sat for a deposition on June 16, 2026. Unfortunately, Apple last heard from Mr.
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