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Best Practices for Preparing an Expert Witness for Deposition

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As a trial attorney, you’ll often enlist expert witnesses to evaluate claims, clarify complex evidence, write an expert witness report, and offer authoritative opinions. Because time and money can be tight during trial prep,...more

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Top Tips for Your Next Deposition in Asia

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As the only global court reporting firm with U.S.-trained, native English-speaking resources living on the ground in Asia, we provide exceptional service at competitive rates, whether your deposition is in-person, remote or...more

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Podcast - Impeaching with a Deposition

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses what to do when impeaching with a deposition. Impeachment with a prior inconsistent statement is difficult if the...more

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Trial Graphics Presentation: Making an Impact

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Just what is it that wins a trial case? It’s not a simple matter of providing a bullet list of facts. The subject matter and fine points of evidence can be complex and difficult to follow, and the trial attorneys rarely have...more

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Creating an Expert Deposition Summary

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When preparing for trial, depositions play a foundational role, critical to the discovery phase. After the deposition, having a succinct, accurate deposition summary is a strategic component of developing and refining case...more

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Depositions in Europe: Key Factors to Keep in Mind

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Are you considering taking depositions in Europe but you’re unsure where to start? Don’t worry, our international experts are here to assist you from start to finish! We’ve already covered more depositions throughout Europe...more

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The Power of Depositions

Dismissal of a lawsuit is a rare sanction for a discovery violation, but it happened recently in a workplace discrimination lawsuit, due in large part to two probing depositions that called into question one party’s assertion...more

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Diamond in the Rough – Tips to Receive a Polished Rough Draft, Part Two (Updated)

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We have been examining what attorneys and their teams can do to receive a helpful rough draft, focusing on the steps you can take prior to the deposition. The importance of preparation cannot be overstated when it comes to...more

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Diamond in the Rough: Tips to Receive a Polished Rough Draft, Part One (Updated)

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Rough drafts are such an added value to attorneys, especially in fast-moving litigation. The uncertified rough draft, ideally delivered by the court reporter within hours of the proceedings, is the “unofficial” transcript...more

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Impacting the Jury with Multimedia Depositions (Updated)

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With improvements in technology, it’s becoming more and more common for attorneys to use a projector to display their exhibits at trial so the jury can see and better absorb the testimony that accompanies each exhibit. But...more

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Make the Most of Your International Deposition in Hong Kong

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If you have an upcoming international deposition in Hong Kong, we’ve got you covered! Follow these top tips and recommendations for a memorable experience...more

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12 Important Tips When Preparing For Videotaped Depositions (Updated)

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We’re sharing our list of important tips for you when you prepare for videotaped depositions: Include “Videotaped” in your Notice of Deposition...more

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Texas Rule 202: The Advantages of Pre-Suit Depositions in Litigation

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Rule 202 refers to the pre-suit deposition rule in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule allows a person or party involved in a dispute to request deposition – sworn testimony recorded by a court reporter – to...more

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5 Considerations When Choosing an Audio Transcription Provider (Updated) - September 2023

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It seems straightforward. You have audio you need transcribed. There are companies providing audio transcription. You pick one. Right? Well, you could do it like that, but really you want to pick the right audio transcription...more

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At A Glance: Taking Depositions in Europe (Updated)

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Who doesn’t dream of one day going to Europe? From Big Ben to the Louvre, the Colosseum to the Alps, the beaches to the food, countless cultural touchstones call visitors from around the globe to this magnificent continent...more

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8 Tips to Save Time & Money on Depositions (Updated)

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Who isn’t trying to be more economical these days? It’s 2023, and you have to tighten your belt with everything going on. Law firms are no different, trying to cut costs for frugal clients looking for any expenses they can...more

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A Guide to Deposition Transcripts

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Depositions allow attorneys to gather important information from witnesses before a court trial begins. As such, these official proceedings are the cornerstones of the discovery phase of a legal case. Although both...more

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Automation and the Court Reporting Industry

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As technology continues to advance, fears of robots replacing humans has increased across many industries as corporations look to automate certain job functions to reduce costs and stay on top of trends. This McKinsey report...more

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Before You Press “Record” on a Zoom Deposition

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to create a “video deposition” merely by recording a Zoom call, you’re not alone. After all, the litigators and witnesses, and the court reporter, are present, their voices and...more

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Limited English, Limited Defenses (Potentially…)

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The U.S. court system has long recognized the difficulty with equal access to justice when an individual with limited English proficiency appears in a U.S. court. Therefore, courts across the country now require that...more

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Making the Case to Settle

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According to the American Bar Association, most civil cases are settled before trial by mutual agreement between the parties. It is estimated as many as 80-90% of cases settle before trial, usually after the discovery...more

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The Final Transcript: Tips to Make it Count

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The final transcript is critically important to attorneys. It is the very reason you hire a court reporter for your deposition. The final certified transcript may be used in court to call a witness’ veracity into question,...more

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Depositions in the United Kingdom Post-Covid

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The U.K. re-opened earlier this year, leaving very few Covid-19 restrictions still in place. What does this mean for U.S. attorneys and their U.K. depositions?...more

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International Travel Alert! In-Person Depositions Can Resume in Korea

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Korea has recently made it possible for U.S. attorneys to hold in-person depositions once again. Visitors from the U.S. and other visa-exempt countries can enter Korea with no quarantine period, provided they meet certain...more

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Remote Deposition Features Attorneys Need to Know

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Remote depositions have been around for years, and more and more attorneys have become familiar with them at least since early 2020. As most attorneys expect more than half of their 2022 depositions will be virtual, it is...more

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