U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila partly granted Apple’s motion for expedited discovery in case 5:26-cv-07078 (Apple v. OpenAI et al.). OpenAI must produce hiring interview materials for former Apple employees applying to consumer hardware and robotics roles (guides, scripts, technical deep-dive presentations referencing Apple technology) within 5–14 days. Depositions approved for Chang Liu, Tang Yew Tan, and Alyssa Peng; LINE messages between named individuals ordered produced. Davila cited risk of lost forensic evidence after discussions about wiping Apple-owned devices. Expedited discovery into metal finishes, power management, and broader hardware R&D denied for now; Apple may narrow and refile.