Posts by Esquire Deposition Solutions
Florida Weighs New Rule on Attorney Behavior During Depositions
The rules governing the manner in which depositions are conducted in Florida may soon be changing. Proposed new court rules would limit the types of objections attorneys can legally make during depositions, restrict their ability to direct witnesses not to answer questions, and authorize courts to fine attorneys if their witnesses fail to appear for…
Read MoreRansomware Legislation: A Window Into Tomorrow’s Compliance Obligations
A few weeks ago we wrote about the threat that increasingly sophisticated ransomware criminals posed to law firms, and we suggested several measures that law firm leaders might take to minimize the likelihood that they — and their clients — would become a victim of these attacks. In this post, we look at another danger…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Litigation: Clear Sailing or Calm Before the Storm?
The last time we looked at litigation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, it appeared that businesses and their insurers faced a grave risk of being buried by COVID-related lawsuits. So far, however, the worst fears within the business community have not materialized. COVID-19 is no longer viewed as a crippling threat to business operations. According…
Read MoreWhat Can Litigators Expect From the Metaverse?
No doubt you’ve heard about the metaverse. To many people, the metaverse is an online destination that the world’s largest technology companies are spending billions of dollars to colonize. It’s reportedly the “next big thing,” a constellation of virtual reality technologies that promise to revolutionize digital marketing, business collaboration, and higher education. Perhaps the law…
Read MoreSophisticated Ransomware Criminals Pose Growing Threat to Law Firms
The new year brings with it worrying trends about the rising threat to law firms posed by ever-more sophisticated ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity firm Skybox Security reported that ransomware criminals are thriving in the remote work environment ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent Skybox security update, ransomware attacks rose 72% during…
Read MoreReport: Lawyers Are Behaving Better, Particularly During Depositions
Depositions are among the least likely places to encounter unprofessional behavior by opposing counsel, according to a survey recently released by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. In fact, videotaped depositions were the most infrequently cited environment for encountering incivility — lower than the responding attorney’s own law office. This (somewhat surprising) data point…
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