Computer Economics, Inc. v. Gartner Group, Inc.

AMENDED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

WHELAN, District Judge.

Before the court are defendant Gartner Group, Inc.’s objections to the magistrate judge’s September 28,1998 order sanctioning Gartner for failing to produce discovery. For the reasons expressed herein, the court sustains Gartner’s objections.

I. Background

Plaintiff Computer Economics, Inc. (“CEI”) is a newsletter publisher specializing in the information technology industry. CEI publishes eight analytical and investigative newsletters in the fields of corporate computing, Internet marketing and electronic commerce. Defendant Gartner…