Discovery Rules. In the past, the rules of discovery were very restrictive, and trials often turned elements of surprise. For example, a plaintiff would not necessarily know until the trial what the defendants defense was going to be. In the last several decades, however, new rules of discovery have substantially changed this situation. Now each attorney can access pratically all of the evidence that the other side intends to present at trial, with the exception of certain information-namely, the opposing attorneys work product. Work product is not a precise concept. Basically it includes all of the attorneys thoughts on the case. Can you see any reason why such information should not be made avaliable to the opposing attorney? Discuss fully.