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At the heart of Gruden's case is the concept of "discovery," a legal process that allows one party to access all relevant documents and communications possessed by the other. For any lawsuit, discovery is often the most daunting phase, as it exposes confidential and potentially damaging information. When discovery is granted, litigants can sift through emails, texts, and other communications, often leading to settlement or settlement negotiations to avoid public exposure.
In Gruden's case, the court's refusal to reopen the case for further review means that the discovery process will move forward unimpeded. This emboldens Gruden’s legal team to demand access to all pertinent emails, which could unveil uncomfortable truths about the NFL’s internal operations.