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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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Deposition practice is one of the most over-looked aspects of litigation preparation.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They also sought the former attorney’s deposition regarding the alleged offer. When it came to the request for a deposition , the court wrote: Lastly, Plaintiffs request a deposition of former Town Attorney Nugent in connection with his role in making the alleged quid pro quo as outlined in Plaintiffs’ motion papers.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

In the latest iteration of In Re StubHub Refund Litigation , 2024 WL 3817068 (N.D. If StubHub provides it, and Plaintiffs don’t understand it, they should serve a 30(b)(6) deposition notice. This is adversarial litigation, and there need to be clearly understood responsibilities. But that’s not true.” emphasis added].

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Securities Docket

JUNE 25, 2024

But MDL lawyers said in their own June 14 brief that FTX’s customers have a stronger interest than FTX in recovering the money they deposited with the exchange before it went bust. Source: In FTX litigation, feud escalates between bankruptcy and class action lawyers | Reuters

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 30, 2024

Recording Meet-and-Confers | Array – JDSupra , Second , the Felder Court sanctioned the defendant for a last-minute cancelation of depositions. For example, the defendant had noted the deposition of Ms. Then, on Saturday, February 25 th , the defendant notified plaintiff that the Monday deposition was being canceled.

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E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Among them were: general principles of discovery; the role of counsel in self-collection; discovery on discovery; the date that the litigation hold was triggered; whether reasonable post-trigger steps were taken; curative sanctions under Fed.R.Civ.P. Some Tactical Options for Businesses Faced With Pre-Litigation Preservation Demands (Jan.

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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

MAY 2, 2022

Pretrial discovery activities, like depositions, are weighed against the case-value benefit. Third-party litigation financing can help attorneys refocus on representing their clients without cost restraints. In recent years third-party litigation finance has become more common.

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CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

Among these roles, lawyers and litigators often create confusion due to their similarities. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the world of litigators, shedding light on their specific role and how it differs from that of a lawyer. What is a Litigator?

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E-Discovery LLC

MAY 31, 2024

The Fiskars court explained that: The bottom line is this: Even if the court were inclined to compel production of source code and related documents, that information would be unusable in this litigation absent a dramatic upheaval of the schedule…. The court will deny Fiskars’ motion for this reason alone.

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The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Dear Litigation Friends: It is with regret that I write to inform you that you are a profoundly unreliable witness. You’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you took and you’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you defended.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In so ruling, the Federal Circuit found that the district court erred in construing the claim term “first reflective layer,” and in requiring that the claimed first reflective layer be composed of a different material than the substrate upon which the layer is deposited.

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Steno

JUNE 3, 2022

Court stenographers play an essential role in a courtroom, including remote hearings, depositions, and virtual trials. Even with the advent of modern speech-to-text and AI technology, stenography continues to be a trusted tool for court reporting, relied upon by lawyers and judges.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They “serve a vital purpose” in caseload management, which in light of “crowded dockets” is “an essential tool for handling civil litigation.” They have taken no depositions…. The Hooters court explained that scheduling orders “are mandatory.” There have been gaps between emails and meet-and-confers, with little obvious progress made.

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The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It began as a series of reports combined into a dashboard that provided insights about deposition transcripts. Now, Gibson is more than a tool; it’s a partner for any litigator that augments their ability to devise deposition strategies and tactics and improve outcomes. (We Gibson drives better litigation results.

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The Cloud Court Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Greg has over 43 years’ experience as a senior executive for public and private corporations in consumer goods, financial services, and litigation support services. He has spent the past 34 years as a senior leader of litigation services and legal technology companies and has particular expertise in building and selling such companies.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

Frequent filer, RFC Lenders of Texas LLC, ensnared yet another local Texas company, this time Texas Southern Tire Mart LLC, in volume patent litigation; Intellectual Ventures refiled their new automotive OEM campaign outside of the Eastern District of Texas, moving to the Northern for certain OEMs; and Jack Henry Associates, as provider to many banks (..)

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The Cloud Court Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Gibson, our testimony intelligence solution , is an intuitive complement to the litigation process. Mutual clients will enjoy deeper insights into witness testimony, greater continuity throughout the litigation process, and cost savings in large scale matters. Press release

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 13, 2024

Next, the undersigned specifically directed the parties to identify a timetable for completion of all discovery, including taking any depositions. ( Regarding depositions, the undersigned cautioned Plaintiff that if she wanted to take any depositions, she was to communicate with the Defendant’s counsel about the same. (

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The Cloud Court Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

and Elevate Embark on a Strategic Collaboration to Explore the Practical Applications of AI in Litigation, with Elevate Co-founder Kunoor Chopra Bridging the Companies by Also Joining Cloud Court, Inc. is a LegalTech software company that helps litigation teams optimize testimony to improve outcomes. Cloud Court, Inc. Cloud Court, Inc.

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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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CaseFox

MARCH 23, 2023

Deposition or Negotiation: In many cases, the responsible party or their insurance company will attempt to negotiate a settlement with you rather than go to trial. The litigation process can be lengthy and expensive, but your attorney will guide you through each step.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 11, 2022

Litigators need to address the court and sometimes jurors. Remember your frustration when a witness did this in deposition? Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience. Every lawyer needs to speak with colleagues, clients and prospects. Every Word Is Important.

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Steno

JUNE 5, 2024

Every attorney knows that finding the deposition you need can be a pain. This is exactly the type of old-school, manual work that drains your practice, especially if you are involved in complex litigation. Then you have to read through the transcripts. But luckily there is a better way.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 21, 2024

See Felder Part 2 of 4: Defendant Sanctioned for Late Cancellation of Depositions. By then, the video had been overwritten. This is the third of a four-part blog on Felder , an employment discrimination case. at *7 (emphasis added). WHEN IS THE DUTY TO PRESERVE TRIGGERED? Plaintiff alleged spoliation. The Court applied Fed.R.Civ.P.

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The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 27, 2022

Something we frequently run into as we talk with in-house counsel and outside corporate litigators: they understand that they could do their jobs better if they had better tools, but they are at the mercy of the glacial pace of their team or firm’s decision process and/or budget restraints. Are there ways you can apply a little heat?

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Your Trial Message

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: When it comes to the delicate task of preparing a witness for deposition or trial, everyone has their own style. It is also true that every witness will have their own needs. Some know the drill already and just need to discuss the facts, while others can be uncertain, stressed, or […]

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Having spent two decades of my life litigating and managing litigation, I’ve noticed a few persistent trends. Resource disparities exist where one party has greater available capital and the willingness to spend it in litigation. Is money useful in litigation? It doesn’t. But only to a point.

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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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Attorney at Work

MARCH 30, 2022

Stevenson: I began my career as a litigation associate with the New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. It was the type of litigation that gets covered in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. I did my fair share of document review, as all litigation associates did at the time. The cases I worked on were huge.

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

JUNE 3, 2024

The bill was based in large part on the recommendations of the Judicial Council Civil Asset Forfeiture Advisory Committee comprised of judges, lawyers, law enforcement, legislators, and advocates—including Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Christopher (Chris) Joseph , who regularly litigates forfeiture cases in Kansas state and federal courts.

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Lawmatics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Some of the tasks CoCounsel can potentially manage include document review, legal research deposition preparation, and contract review. Predicting legal outcomes can be very valuable since it allows an attorney to decide whether to take a case, how much to invest in experts, or whether to advise clients to settle or litigate.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2021

Jackie Schafer: I started out as a litigator at Paul Weiss, but spent most of my career in public service as an assistant attorney general, where I was regularly briefing and arguing cases before the state appellate courts in Alaska and Washington state. That amount of help for a small firm dealing with massive litigation is so important.

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Discovery Advocate

MAY 20, 2020

As courts and litigants adapt to the new normal by instituting social distancing measures through remote hearings and depositions, how we preserve, collect and produce documents should not be an afterthought. Litigation Holds: How Are Your Custodians Communicating and Saving Documents?

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Discovery Advocate

MAY 21, 2020

As courts and litigants adapt to the new normal by instituting social distancing measures through remote hearings and depositions, how we preserve, collect and produce documents should not be an afterthought. Litigation Holds: How Are Your Custodians Communicating and Saving Documents?

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The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Robust e-discovery technology, supported by expertise and services, helps organizations respond to litigation, compliance and investigation demands. For hundreds of years, if you wanted to know what happened in a deposition you didn’t attend, you needed to spend hours reading it. About Cloud Court Cloud Court, Inc.

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