United States v. WR Grace

ORDER

MOLLOY, Chief Judge.

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a motion by the United States for an order authorizing the government to initiate ex parte communications with all former employees of Defendant W.R. Grace and Co. (“Grace”). The government contends that such communications are permitted by Local Rule 83.13, which incorporates the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Model Rules of Professional Condhct as well as the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct. Grace argues that ease law interpreting Local Rule 83.13 prevents the government from contacting former employees unless (1) the…