Posts Tagged ‘litigation’
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 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 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 MoreWhen Is Polling Permissible?
Pretrial polls of potential jurors are not per se prohibited. When conducted properly, polls can allow counsel to test arguments, theories of the case, and potential testimony before trial. Cochairs of the Section of Litigation’s Ethics & Professionalism Committee crafted a guideline for lawyers on how to carefully administer pretrial polls to avoid sanctions.
Read MoreImputed Disqualification: Challenges of Suing Former Clients
This case specifically highlights the importance of conflict checks before beginning litigation. Section leaders from the Ethics & Professionalism Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation warn that this is an issue that needs to be explored with the client at the very outset.
Read MoreKey Takeaways from Recent Hybrid Medical Device Cases
The future of medical devices and the current uses of hybrid medical devices affects the way lawyers defend clients in product liability cases. As the future of medical devices continues to develop, lawyers must devise strategies to avoid preemption when dealing with lawsuits involving Class III medical devices.
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