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6 Success Factors for Better Remote Depositions
Maybe you’re considering remote depositions as litigation grows and travel becomes more challenging. Or you’re already doing depositions remotely and want to improve. Either way, these six factors will help you get the most success and satisfaction out of your remote depositions: 1. Coordinate with opposing counsel As soon as you decide to go remote,…
Read MoreJoin a Deposition from a Plane? Why Not?
Practicing law can be stressful, and the stakes don’t get much higher than defending a high-profile class action suit—except when you’re defending one of the biggest companies on the planet. And you’re the lead attorney on the case. And it’s looking like you’ll have to miss the most important deposition in the case. This was…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Consider Remote Video Depositions
Grandparents chat face to face with grandkids over iPhones. Facebook users broadcast live from concerts and games. Pundits Skype into CNN every day. Yet we lawyers still fly around the country with our legal pads to conduct depositions in person? Why? It’s costing us time, energy, and money. Remote depositions, conducted via videoconference, put lawyers…
Read MoreThe Importance of Reviewing the Deposition Errata Sheet
There are times, when the witness reviews the deposition transcript, that they seek to make changes through an errata sheet, so lawyers need to tread very carefully to protect the integrity of the record. The process of preparing, reviewing, and filing the deposition errata sheet matters for both the client and the witness, as well as for the potential success of the case.
Read More4 Tips for Preparing for a Deposition Where a Translator Will Be Used
If you’ve noticed up a deposition for a witness who’s not a native English speaker, you’ll need to retain the services of a legal interpreter to translate for the record. Obviously, there’s more to the process than just finding someone who grasps the language of your witness. Here are four tips on how to prepare for a deposition that incorporates interpretation services.
Read More4 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…
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