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Skeptical Magistrate Rebuffs Demand for In-Person Deposition

If we can do weddings, funerals, healthcare, work, and trials via videoconference, surely we can do the same with depositions. And with that closing remark, a federal magistrate judge summarily dispatched one litigant’s...more

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Deposing the Terminally Ill Litigant

Broadly speaking, most personal injury claims survive the death of the plaintiff. They live on as survivor’s actions or wrongful death claims brought by representatives of the deceased plaintiff’s estate....more

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Lawyer Refused to Appear on Camera in Virtual Deposition

In Client escapes sanction for lawyer’s refusal to appear on camera in Zoom deposition (abajournal.com)(Jan. 25, 2024,), Debra C. Weiss reported on Agnone v. Agnone, 2024 WL 242488 (Cal. App., 2d Dist., Jan. 23,...more

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Mobile Videoconferencing (MVC): 10 Tech Tips for a Better Experience (Updated)

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Remote depositions and hearings through a videoconferencing platform, such as Zoom or WebEx, have been happening for some time. Do you have one coming up?...more

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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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How to Navigate Common Remote Deposition Trouble Spots

Even today some attorneys approach remote depositions with a small measure of trepidation. They worry that the lack of physical proximity diminishes their ability to engage with the deponent. They wonder how they can...more

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Best Practices for Creating a Clear Record (Updated)

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Whether taking a deposition in person or remotely, having a clear record is essential for use at trial, possible settlement and/or impeachment. We’ve polled hundreds of court reporters with thousands of reporting hours under...more

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Recent Changes to the Ohio Rules Address Remote Attendance, Discovery Disputes, and Service of Process

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The following highlights several of the changes to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure that went into effect on July 1, 2023. The changes impact, among other things, physical and remote appearance, the rules governing...more

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7 Handy Tips for Scheduling a Deposition, Including Remote Depositions! (Updated)

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The process of scheduling a deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedules to arranging for a court reporter, videographer and/or interpreter. And then there’s finding an appropriate...more

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The 4 Reasons to Conduct a Deposition

No other pretrial discovery process rivals the deposition for its ability to alter the course of civil litigation. Depositions alone bring litigators face-to-face with key witnesses, experts, and the parties themselves in a...more

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The Four Types of Depositions

There are four main ways to conduct a pretrial deposition in modern law practice: the deposition by written question, the in-person deposition, the remote deposition, and the hybrid deposition. Each has its strengths and...more

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Three Deposition Quick Tips, Two Tech-Related

In this post, we’re going to share three excellent deposition tips taken from a recent online presentation, How to Prepare for Your First (or 100th) Deposition, delivered by a pair of Miami-based litigators. Among many other...more

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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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Do Remote Depositions From Home Violate Rule 45(c)’s 100-Mile Subpoena Limit?

We recently blogged about a case in which a court ruled that a subpoena for a remote deposition did not violate Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45(c)’s 100-mile limit on subpoenas for non-party witnesses because the deponent...more

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Remote Depositions Remain a Popular Option After Covid

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In-person depositions are on the rise again, but remote depositions are here to stay. Even though remote depositions are no longer the only option, they remain a very convenient and increasingly efficient option. As a Planet...more

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The Magnificent Seven, Part 2: More Blunt Observations from Judge Jeffrey Cole

Last time, I discussed one of our favorite judges to cover on the EDRM monthly case law webinar: Illinois Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole, who pulls no punches when it comes to how he views lack of cooperation and other...more

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Remote Depositions: 2-Years Later – What to Expect

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Remote depositions are not new; however, it has been a full two years since the great remote explosion of 2020. In March of 2020, remote services surged to keep your depositions on the calendar. Even though your deposition or...more

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Mobile Videoconferencing (MVC): 10 Tech Tips for a Better Experience

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Remote depositions and hearings through a videoconferencing platform, such as Zoom or WebEx, have been happening for some time. Do you have one coming up? ...more

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Depositions: Is the Future Remote?

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Planet Depos conducted a survey over the summer of 2021 to gain more insight into law firms’ attitudes toward remote depositions. Most depositions since March 2020 have been conducted via remote technology, so attorneys are...more

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Dressed for Success During Remote Depos (or Any Virtual Meetings)

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Dressing for a remote deposition or another an important meeting via Zoom should, for the most part, look exactly like what you would wear to an in-person meeting. Except for maybe some fuzzy slippers—think business on the...more

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Helpful Tips for a Great Remote Deposition (Updated)

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Do you have an upcoming remote deposition? Great! It’s 2021, so you should. Remote depositions through mobile videoconference are such a handy way to communicate with people anytime, anywhere. You can even connect from your...more

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Recording Remote Depositions: What is Admissible?

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The assumption that videoconference depositions automatically include video is not uncommon. The videoconference software does allow for recording, it is true, but this recording is not automatic. Someone will need to push...more

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Can You Hear Me? Audio Tips for Your Remote Deposition (Updated)

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Remote technology has advanced by leaps and bounds since remote depositions first became a thing, and when they became THE thing in early 2020, we saw many impressive innovations. Attorneys who were at first reluctant to make...more

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16 Tips To Nail Your Next Remote Deposition or Hearing

The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section recently gathered two experienced virtual advocates and one judge to discuss their experiences handling remote depositions and virtual trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more

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How is COVID-19 Affecting Legal Discovery?

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Like all aspects of business, COVID-19 has also impacted the legal discovery process. The discovery process in a lawsuit is generally comprised of written discovery (interrogatories and requests for production of documents)...more

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