Posts Tagged ‘court reporter’
6 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 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 MoreKeeping Track of Consolidated Cases
In a decision made by the Supreme Court in the Fall of 2017, justices announced independent cause for appeal by a party in consolidated cases cannot be denied. Their resolution is a reminder for lawyers and officials to expect appeals by parties in consolidated cases and to take the necessary steps to enter into the appeal process.
Read MoreUnderstanding Corporate Monitoring and Fines
Hiring third parties to conduct international business is appealing, but companies should consider the risks of working with third parties before they find themselves in trouble – or a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Read MoreFederal Evidence Rules Finally Catch up to Digital Evidence Avalanche
With the Federal Rules of Evidence’s amendment of Rule 902, certain types of machine-generated data and forensic electronic evidence are now deemed self-authenticating.
Read MoreU.S. IPR Patent Review Process Legality Has Been Upheld
Houston-based oilfield services company Oil States International, Inc. challenged the legality of inter partes review (IPR), a patent review process that allows the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to hold hearings with patent challengers and patent holders to determine the validity of a patent. The company argued that IPR violated the right of defendants…
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