Posts by Esquire Deposition Solutions
4 Steps Attorneys Should Take to Ensure Privacy and Security in Whistleblower Cases
Whistleblowers perform an essential public service in keeping companies and government honest. Unfortunately, in revealing misconduct or illegal acts, they also put themselves at risk of retaliation for the role they play. For this reason, state and federal law protect whistleblowers from discrimination, termination, and other adverse actions. However, it’s up to their attorneys to…
Read More6 Things Court Reporters Wish You Would Do to Improve the Deposition Record
Everyone in the room wants a deposition to go smoothly. It’s more productive for you, less stressful for the witnesses, and easier for the court reporters to get the job done. However, you may be unaware of simple things you can do to facilitate making a good record and increase both clarity and efficiency. Here are six things your court reporter wishes you’d do.
Read MoreFour Best Practices for Remote Depositions
According to a recent Thomson Reuters report on trends and benchmarking, one of the highest priorities for firms and legal departments in 2018 was controlling litigation costs. Many organizations see remote depositions as a cost-effective, efficient strategy for achieving this objective and streamlining the discovery process. However, your task doesn’t end when you make the…
Read MoreThe Battle to End the “SoCal Stip”
Like most states, California has established a legal procedure for the signing and distribution of depositions. Once upon a time, that procedure was cumbersome—particularly for those in traffic-heavy areas of Southern California like Los Angeles. Witnesses were required to visit the court reporter’s office to review and sign the original deposition transcript.
Read MoreCybersecurity: have you checked your service providers?
Cybersecurity is only as strong as your weakest link. No matter how well you shore up your firm or corporate legal department, you can still become vulnerable through a vendor.
Read MoreDeposing Forensic Experts and Former Employees Regarding ESI
The third in a three-part series identifying the witnesses whose depositions are commonly taken in cases where electronically stored information will shape settlement or trial outcomes.
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