Arbitrations have been on the rise for several years, but the pandemic has advertised and increased this dispute resolution into overdrive. Especially since its speed and relative easy transition to a virtual setting. Already popular pre-pandemic, the increased necessity of “work from home” arbitrations will...
A deposition is the act of taking sworn testimony whereby litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial....
The phrase “Dressed for Success” is as applicable to online Zoom depositions as it is for in person meetings. You must look professional and be dressed to impress....
For attorneys, paralegals, and court reporters, depositions are a standard part of the discovery process for a new case but for a first-time deponent, it can be intimidating....
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Nothing compares to a face-to-face conversation with more senior attorneys, but there are ways for associates to learn while working remotely. As discussed in the first entry, we acknowledged the impact that COVID-19 and “the new norm” has had on an associate’s development....
Nothing compares to a face-to-face conversation with more senior attorneys, but there are ways for associates to learn while working remotely. As discussed in the first entry, we acknowledged the impact that COVID-19 and “the new norm” has had on an associate’s development....
When it comes to deposing an expert witness, there are a number of tactics an attorney might take. As a court reporter, there are days when it can feel like a constant barrage of questions and answers being made in an effort to wear down...
A state supreme court recently held that attorneys can assert immunity as a defense to claims such as fraud and conversion if the conduct in question is in furtherance of client representation....