How many times have you heard an attorney instruct a deponent at a deposition that they have the right to read and sign a deposition transcript and to correct typographical errors but not to change ...

Recently, I was asked to testify as an expert witness on executive compensation at a deposition for a civil lawsuit between two partners in a heavy construction business. With a lifetime of corporate ...

Pretrial depositions generally are disfavored in criminal cases, but Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 15 permits depositions in “exceptional circumstances” for purposes of preserving evidence for ...

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Answer the questions orally (that is, not with a gesture like a nod of the head). Speak slowly and clearly to help the court reporter accurately transcribe your testimony. Keep in mind that my role at ...

Although depositions may seem like they are less formal than a trial, they are a critical part of a lawsuit. The answers given at a deposition are legal testimony and, in essence, it is no different ...

Legal tech company showcases growth of generative AI capabilities while offering glimpse of upcoming products at Legalweek in New York For lawyers, the process of creating witness deposition summaries ...

For the second time in just over a month, a lawyer representing the city of San Diego helped prevent the former mayor’s “volunteer” real estate adviser from testifying about the millions of dollars he ...

Update: Judge Kenneth D. Bell is ordering Hendrick to find time for deposition. "The Court will not require Plaintiffs to depose Mr. Hendrick after the trial begins but will not exclude his testimony ...