Posts by Esquire Deposition Solutions
How to Write an Effective Notice of Deposition
It all starts with a notice. In modern civil litigation, the notice of deposition is the principal means for litigators to ensure that the objectives of deposing a witness are met in a timely, cost-effective, and lawful manner. That’s because a well-drafted notice of deposition gives all counsel of record the information they need to…
Read MoreWhen and How to Use Deposition Summaries
The power of a well-written deposition summary is apparent to anyone who has ever successfully prepared for an examination. Busy students don’t have the time to re-read thousands of textbook pages and lecture notes. Nor do they have the time to decide – for a second time – which classroom materials contain the critical information…
Read MoreActionable Advice When Sharing Client Data with Vendors
We’ve previously written on the need for law firms to scrutinize the data security protections in place at all third-party vendors who have access to client confidential information. Clearly, that’s still good advice. Vendors, whether they’re cloud storage providers or litigation services providers or any other entity in the legal services supply chain, are tempting…
Read MoreNew York Bar: Courts Should Take First Crack at “Deepfake” Evidence
One interesting aspect of the New York State Bar Association’s recent review of the ethical and legal issues raised by artificial intelligence in the practice of law was its suggestion that now might not be the best time to craft a solution to the problem of unreliable, AI-generated pleadings and evidence. After reviewing legislative effects…
Read MoreNew York’s Legal Leaders Issue AI Ethics Guidelines
The New York State Bar Association last month published a set of guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence technologies in practice of law. The guidelines, which were included in a task force report, did not break any new ethical ground. They were, instead, a reminder of the numerous ethical obligations that already inform…
Read MoreCurb Unprofessional Conduct At Your Next Deposition
Incivility during contentious depositions is not a new topic for this blog. While the available evidence indicates that professionalism toward legal adversaries is on the rise, the topic of overbearing behavior during depositions continues to attract attention from bar regulators and members of the judiciary. Two Illinois trial judges recently offered their advice on how…
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