Posts Tagged ‘technology’
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 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.
Read MoreThe Case of Elon Musk and the SEC: Re-examining Corporate Fraud
It’s important to understand the appropriate model rules and due diligence procedures when representing clients who may have committed a fraudulent crime. Musk’s case reminds lawyers why abiding by rules outlined by the SEC is necessary.
Read MoreCommunications Between Clients and Adversaries May Cause Ethical Dilemmas
Copying clients on emails sent to opposing counsel, whether through “cc” or “bcc” commands, may have serious consequences affecting attorney client privileges. While communicating with parties is necessary for driving litigation forward, lawyers must adopt responsible email strategies to avoid breaching attorney-client privileges.
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