E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Second , where a Rule 30(b)(6) deponent reviewed an allegedly privileged document in deposition preparation in order to refresh her memory, the privilege, if any, was waived. One takeaway from the decision is that caution may be prudent in determining whether to use privileged information to prepare a corporate designee for deposition.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

The rules surrounding depositions can be enough to send new lawyers into a cold sweat. Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. Example Attorney A: "So, Ms.

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Law Sites

MARCH 4, 2025

LexisNexisLegal & Professional said today that it has launched CaseMap+ AI, a new version of its platform for managing litigation matters and evidence that incorporates generative artificial intelligence to enhance the review of deposition transcripts and documents.

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WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

In this column, we’ll address a narrower, but more common, subset of deposition misconduct that the ABA opinion touches on: improper “coaching” during depositions and improper objections intended to impede the questioner. 10 Second, we’ll focus on depositions rather than hearings or trials. Washington RPC 4.4(a)

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 9, 2024

Plaintiff also presented a fall-back privilege log issue: “Plaintiff argues that if Defendant is permitted to withhold the video until after his deposition, he should be required to include more detail on his privilege log, including exact dates of surveillance and descriptions of the video(s)’ contents.”

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The Cloud Court Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

I’m talking to you, deposition index. And I mean that, deposition index. I also love that you understood that people had only vague ideas of what occurred in depositions they didn’t attend. And what did you do for them, deposition index? So, deposition index. You are the past, my friend. I am the future.

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WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1, 2024, codify procedure for depositions by remote means. DEPOSITIONS BY REMOTE MEANS Amendments to CR 30, addressing depositions by remote means, were proposed by the BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group and adopted effective Oct. The author has seen items sent after a remote deposition as exhibits that were not what was used.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 17, 2024

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin In our office, my law partner and wife, Lita Barnett Luvera, legal responsibilities included preparing clients and witness for their deposition. Too often, lawyers tend to schedule an hour or two in their office on the day of the deposition to prepare their client.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JUNE 27, 2024

There are a volume of available ideas and outlines for the discovery deposition of a medical malpractice expert including advice to not take the deposition at all in some circumstances. FULL DETAILS 5 HOW MANY PAST DEPOSITIONS GIVEN? CHARGE PER HOUR a. PREPARATION WORK b. DEPOSITION TIME c. TRIAL 2.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 28, 2022

From time to time, opposing counsel may act in an uncivil or unprofessional manner during a telephone call, where there is no official record as there might be in a deposition or a written communication. During a Deposition. Opposing counsel may try to intimidate you during a deposition, hoping to fluster you if you are inexperienced.

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Law Sites

APRIL 23, 2024

You may have noticed of late that many of your video meetings have an unfamiliar attendee — a meeting bot, invited by one of the human participants, that produces a recording or transcript when the meeting is over. But while there are several such products on the market, none have been developed to meet the […]

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

If a client deposits $3,000 into your trust account, they need to have a $3,000 credit in your trust account. If you have credit card processing set up to subtract processing fees before making the deposit, the client will have less than $3,000 in the trust account after the deposit is made. This is not right.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Structuring their retainers so fees are deposited directly into their operating accounts simplifies their financial management obligations. Deposit incoming checks immediately. Lawyers who fail to maintain proper accounting for IOLTA can face professional discipline, including censure, suspension or even disbarment.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Assessing arguments made by a co-rightsholder to Marvin Gaye’s 1973 single “Let’s Get It On,” the Second Circuit found that the district court properly limited the scope of the infringement allegations to Gaye’s sheet music deposit copy filed at the U.S.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

Dean Whalen, Chief Legal Officer of Readback, a new AI-assisted deposition court reporting platform, explains how AI-assisted court reporting addresses the stenographer talent crunch — with added benefits. AI-assisted court reporting replaces the steno machine to provide quicker, more accurate transcripts of depositions — a 98.5%

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Steno

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When Steno launched Transcript Genius , we set out to solve a fundamental challenge in litigation: how to transform dense deposition transcripts into strategic insights. Not only has this vision become reality, its impact has now been recognized.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 22, 2022

Professional deposition rooms. While amenities like lounges and on-site gyms are common in most shared office suites, private deposition rooms don’t usually make the cut. Paralegals and support staff, typically employed by the shared office provider, can also help line up court reporters, file paperwork and serve subpoenas.

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Law Sites

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this week’s episode of our video series How it Works, I received a demonstration of Casemark, a legal document summarizer intended to improve deposition summaries, trial summaries, and more. In the founders’ words: CaseMark has strived to build the “easy button” for AI-in-legal that won’t get attorneys in trouble.

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Planet Depos

DECEMBER 15, 2024

There are countries that do not allow taking depositions for a number of reasons. So, what do you do if you need to depose a witness who resides in a country where depositions are not permitted? Here are few countries that prohibit depositions and tips on nevertheless taking depositions that remain important to a case.

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Law Sites

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Among them were several products for litigators driven by generative AI, including a first-of-its-kind tool, Depo CoPilot, that helps guide a lawyer during a deposition, and another, DemandsAI, that generates settlement demand […]

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

What was your strategy with taking the expert witness’s deposition or with the settlement offers during mediation?

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Planet Depos

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By Micayla Charles & Carly Wilson The process of scheduling a deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedules to arranging for a court reporter, videographer and/or interpreter. Will the deposition take place at a specific venue, or will it be held remotely ?

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Optima Juris

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the need for efficient evidence-gathering persists, adopting remote depositions has become a powerful and prevalent solution. Fortunately, with the right technology, there is almost no barrier to conducting this more practical and cost-effective type of deposition, especially internationally. Federal Rules of Evidence standards.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

Professional deposition rooms. While amenities like lounges and on-site gyms are common in most shared office suites, private deposition rooms don’t usually make the cut. Paralegals and support staff, typically employed by the shared office provider, can also help line up court reporters, file paperwork and serve subpoenas.

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Steno

JANUARY 6, 2025

Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

If you’re a budding litigator, your list may include taking a plaintiff’s deposition or cross-examining an expert witness. When opportunities arise, you can ask to take the deposition or work on the labor matter. If you’re an employment lawyer, your list could have a Department of Labor audit or defending a wage and hour claim.

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“The deposition is the new trial.” – Jim Garrity, 10,000 Depositions Later podcast Jim Garrity, an employment attorney based in Florida, has produced scores of podcasts and published multiple books on the topic of depositions. And today, almost all testimony is in the form of deposition testimony for the reasons cited above.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition? Attorneys do this by sending written questions called interrogatories , issuing subpoenas , and holding depositions. A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath. A deposition is held outside the courtroom setting.

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Planet Depos

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you have an upcoming international deposition in Asia, let the experts at Planet Depos handle the heavy lifting for you! Roughly 62% of our international depositions in the first half of 2024 took place in an Asian region or country, including Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 11, 2022

see “classic retainer” vs. “advance payment retainer” vs. “security retainer” in Illinois ), but in general, a lawyer is required to deposit flat fees and expenses paid into a client trust account in advance for representation. Some states allow a retainer that is earned upon payment (e.g., See Model Rule 1.15.

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Planet Depos

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Here are a few tips for arranging depositions in Asia and travelling safely abroad. Like depositions in the United States, Asia-based legal teams may have to travel to small towns. Trevor’s assignment taking depositions in Asia had lead him to an amazing opportunity. But, what is a “small” town in Asia?

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Optima Juris

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to getting ready for a deposition in Italy, it’s always a good idea to take some steps to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Whether you’re planning to attend the deposition in person or remotely, you can do a few things to make the process easier and less stressful. citizens.

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Optima Juris

APRIL 5, 2023

deposition. Here’s a quick overview of everything you need to know before planning your deposition or arbitration in Ireland. Deposition Restrictions. depositions in Ireland is permissible. Depositions in Ireland can take place at your chosen venue, whether a hotel room, law firm office, or conference room.

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Planet Depos

MAY 8, 2024

Are you considering taking depositions in Europe but you’re unsure where to start? Don’t worry, our international experts are here to assist you from start to finish!

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Steno

JANUARY 2, 2024

Depositions play a critical role in legal proceedings, allowing attorneys to gather crucial information and build their cases. However, the deposition process can be time-consuming and costly, leading attorneys to seek ways to streamline this crucial phase of litigation.

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Optima Juris

MARCH 6, 2023

This can make conducting a deposition a daunting task. However, with the guidance and expertise of Optima Juris, you can trust that your deposition will be handled with the utmost care and precision. Deposition Restrictions The good news is that taking U.S. depositions in Hong Kong is permissible. citizen witnesses.

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