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Witness Preparation Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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Beyond Witness Preparation

Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court...more

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Practice Pointers and Potential Pitfalls of a Corporate Deposition

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A corporate deposition authorized by Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6), and similar state rules[1] is a powerful discovery device with far-reaching implications. Entities served with such a notice face significant burdens to select...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

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EDVA Permits Plaintiff to Use Her Deposition as Trial Testimony

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It is not uncommon in litigation for parties to introduce testimony through depositions taken for use at trial. It is very uncommon, though, for a party to request to use their own deposition testimony as their trial...more

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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

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Meet and Confer Requirements Added for Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions

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Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which concerns the use of a deposition notice or subpoena directed to an organization, was amended in December 2020 to require that parties meet-and-confer prior to...more

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Key Takeaways from the Amendment to Rule 30(b)(6)

This past year has brought lots of change, including an amendment to Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 30(b)(6) governs the deposition of an organization (e.g., a corporation or a partnership) and...more

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Pro Te: Solutio – Vol. 12, No. 3

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Summer is winding down, and Fall texted to say she is on her way. This means that Pro Te: Solutio is returning for its third edition of 2019. As always, our authors have taken the time to research and address current issues...more

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Common Mistakes in 30(b)(6) Witness Preparation

Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 30(b)(6), a party may depose a public or private corporation, a partnership, an association, a governmental agency, or another entity. Of course, it is not actually possible to...more

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Practical Considerations in Identifying and Preparing Your Rule 30(b)(6) Witnesses

As you know, Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and state counterparts allow a party to depose organizations, including corporations. The party requesting this type of deposition must describe with...more

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