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5 Tips for Med Mal Expert Testimony from a Hot Seat Veteran

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As a presentation technology consultant, I have been sitting in the hot seat for almost 25 years. I average one trial a month with about 75% being medical malpractice (med mal) cases. I work with both plaintiff and defense...more

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Subpoenaed Remote Testimony from Anywhere and Everywhere? Ninth Circuit Says No.

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With the COVID pandemic, remote video depositions and trial testimony very quickly went from rare to routine. Remote testimony, for the most part, is viewed as a convenience to both witnesses and attorneys, and parties and...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Witness Preparation Versus Witness Coaching

The lines between witness preparation and improper coaching are gray. According to the ABA, “[T]he task of delineating what is necessary and proper and what is ethically prohibited during witness preparation has become more...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Quick Tips for Ethical, Effective Deposition Witness Prep

If the word “Shaq” conjures up the image of professional basketball legend and amiable IcyHot liniment pitchman Shaquille O’Neal, you could be missing out on a valuable mnemonic device for preparing witnesses for deposition:...more

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Lawyer Who Admitted Coaching Deposition Witness Escapes With Reprimand

An attorney who surreptitiously fed answers to his client – roughly 50 times during a six-hour remote deposition, according to court documents – has been given a public reprimand by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers....more

Conn Kavanaugh

Improper Coaching in Remote Depositions

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“He’s going to tell the truth. The truth is very, you know, complicated. So we went over it carefully, and just not to leave anything up to chance . . . . or Michael’s judgment.” Fans of the NBC sitcom, the Office, might...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Preparing Witnesses for Today’s Remote Depositions

Depositions can be stressful affairs. For many witnesses, depositions are a once-in-a-lifetime plunge into the unknown with a lot riding on their testimony. Sitting in a room full of strangers, listening to lawyers argue over...more

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Remote Witness Testimony: Preparing Your Witness

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The number of remote legal proceedings hit a peak a few years back, but the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency doesn’t mean a reversal to pre-pandemic logistics. While they can have some drawbacks, virtual...more

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Video Deposition: A Guide for Litigators

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If a court trial or successful settlement is the Superbowl, then depositions are the key games in the season that get you there. Each deposition is an official, sworn record of witness testimony that can yield critical...more

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[Hybrid Event] Trial and Deposition Readiness Bootcamp - July 11th, Chicago, IL

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Join us in-person at our Chicago HQ or virtually through Zoom for this two-hour trial tools and preparation boot camp where Nextpoint’s legal technology experts will present invaluable tips and strategies to leverage...more

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Virtual Depositions: A Guide for Success

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Tips for Tackling Virtual Depositions - Up to 90% of depositions taken throughout the height of the pandemic were virtual, and that short-term need has generated a long-term change. In fact, in a recent survey, only 4% of...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Taming the Fears of First-Time Deposition Witnesses

In his article Eight Traits of Great Trial Lawyers, former U.S. Federal District Judge Mark W. Bennett remarked that lack of preparation topped the list of trial lawyer shortcomings in his courtroom. “Preparation,” Judge...more

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Ediscovery Planning: The Essential Deposition Prep Checklist

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This deposition preparation checklist is an essential tool for attorneys to tackle depositions with minimal roadblocks and guide their witnesses to successful testimony. ...more

Nextpoint, Inc.

[Webinar] Mastering the Art of Virtual Depositions and Trials - May 19th, 1:00 pm ET

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The world is headed back to trial, but some things have changed. Virtual and hybrid depositions have become the new standard, even after mandated social distancing has abated – and for litigators, there are many nuances to...more

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“YOU’RE MUTED” – The Virtual Age of Depositions

“You’re muted” seems to be the lawyer's catchphrase of the pandemic, most notably during virtual depositions. Reminding witnesses and fellow attorneys to either unmute or mute themselves or turn on their video cameras is...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Preventing Witness Coaching During a Remote Deposition

Remote depositions raise unique challenges for litigators, foremost among them the need to ensure the integrity of the deponent’s testimony. In a typical remote deposition scenario, where the attorney taking the deposition is...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - September 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - September 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - August 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - August 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - July 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - July 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - July 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

[Webinar] Ethical Considerations When Taking A Remote Deposition - July 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Lawyers have always been bound by ethical standards. The pandemic created a new one – reduce the spread of a deadly disease by staying home and working remotely. The American Bar Association has established that attorneys...more

Brooks Pierce

How to Conduct an Effective Remote Deposition

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Adjusting to life during a global pandemic, we have found ways to effectively do almost everything remotely — even depositions. Online depositions will likely remain in use long after the pandemic has passed, especially since...more

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