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Amendments to CR 26 and 30 Will Change Discovery and Deposition Practice

WA Bar News

Amended Rule 30 does not address exhibits. Exhibits at remote depositions have been persistently problematic with many parties not providing them during deposition, showing all manner of items on screens, and wanting to send “exhibits” to the reporter later. CR 30(h)(7)(D). Further, as a rule it has unintended and bad outcomes.

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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

Think about the exhibits. Choosing and using exhibits is the heavy lifting of trial work. Visualize the specific exhibits that will have an impact and help you tell your story. Visualize your rebuttal. Imagine the actual cross-examination to help you prepare ways to preemptively neutralize it.