Motion for Protective Order

A motion for protective order is a legal document filed by a party in a lawsuit, requesting the court to limit or prohibit the disclosure of certain information during the discovery process. The motion typically argues that the information is privileged, confidential, or not relevant to the case and that its disclosure would cause harm or undue burden to the party. If granted, the protective order can restrict the use and dissemination of the information, such as limiting access to attorneys only or requiring the redaction of sensitive data. Protective orders help balance the need for disclosure in litigation with the need to protect sensitive or confidential information.