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Why Depositions Matter More

The Cloud Court Blog

“The deposition is the new trial.” – Jim Garrity, 10,000 Depositions Later podcast Jim Garrity, an employment attorney based in Florida, has produced scores of podcasts and published multiple books on the topic of depositions. Why Don’t More People Recognize How Important Depositions Are? It’s not just an aphorism.

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With Court Authorization, Litigators Discover Remote Depositions

LawTechnologyToday

She used it for the first time on April 1, 2020 when taking a remote deposition over Zoom. I’m reminded too of my column from 2014 about the end of the paper chase, thanks to electronic exhibits, which streamline depositions—whether remote or in-person. Attorneys are gracious, willing to learn and help one another.

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How Does a Well-Prepared Deposition Help Win a Case?

LegalReader

As a well-prepared deposition summary is easy to read and understand, and all the facts are double-checked and verified by the attorney.

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After Ga. Ruling, Defense Must Aim To Limit Exec Depositions

Law 360

Buchanan, allowing a GM executive to be deposed in a wrongful death case over an alleged vehicle defect, defense attorneys should focus on narrowing the scope of depositions involving high-ranking executives, say Carol Michel and Michael Weathington at Weinberg Wheeler.

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Proactive Litigation Paralegal Tip

Paralegal Bootcamp

To some attorneys, it might mean that you take some mind-reading classes and learn to read their minds. How can you anticipate the needs of your attorneys if you don’t know what deadlines coming up in your cases? A proactive litigation paralegal is a valuable addition to any litigation team. Most of us are not that talented.

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Shielding Corporate Execs From Depositions After GM Ruling

Law 360

A Georgia appeals court recently allowed a plaintiff to depose General Motors' CEO, in a blow to the apex doctrine's protections for high-ranking executives, but measures before and during discovery can reduce corporate leaders' exposure in such cases, say attorneys at DLA Piper.

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Trevor Noah To Be Deposed in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Later Next Month

LegalReader

Noah's attorneys claim the comedian and late-night host has suffered permanent, serious, and debilitating injuries from a botched New York City surgery.

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