Posts Tagged ‘video depositions’
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 MoreFour Benefits of Professional Videography
It’s often said that 93 percent of communication is nonverbal. While this figure is a misrepresentation of the research on which it is based, the reality is the things people say actually capture a very small percentage of what they are communicating—a person’s eyes, tone, facial expressions, authority, and posture all have a significant impact…
Read MoreReviewing the Rules of the Road: Where to Conduct a Deposition
Conducting a deposition is a crucial part of the litigation process. While the rules for administering a deposition clearly define when and how a deposition should be conducted, they remain less certain about the deposition’s location.
Read MoreWhy Pro Bono Work Makes You a Better Attorney (and a Better Person)
Some of the most impactful moments of my career are tied to the pro bono work I’ve done. Without pro bono, it’s unlikely that I would’ve had the opportunity to participate in a Supreme Court case (PDF). But as thrilling as that was, it was the pro bono representation of a widow who had lost faith in the legal system that sticks out as a highlight of my career.
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