29 Nov Deposition Instructions For Your Witness
A deposition is the act of taking sworn testimony whereby litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial....
Zoom Tag
17 Nov Online Virtual Meetings
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....
25 Oct First Time Deponent
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....
04 Oct How To Change Your Zoom Background
Download an image or video of your choosing to your DESKTOP. Compatible formats include GIF, JPG/JPEG, or PNG. We recommend an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a minimum resolution of 1280x720 pixels....
26 Sep Stipulated Deposition Protocols to Consider During COVID-19
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07 Sep Tips for Working Remotely as an Associate, Part 2
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....
23 Aug Tips for Working Remotely as an Associate, Part 1
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....
17 Apr Attorney Immunity Bars Claims for Fraud and Conversion
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....
02 Apr ZOOM DEPOSITIONS – What a Court Reporting Has Learned From Years of Experience
REMOTE DEPOSITIONS are here to stay. At first reluctant to make the move to remote depositions some attorneys now see huge advantages in online depositions....
16 Mar Are Depositions Going Back To Being In Person?
As owner of a court reporting firm, I am often asked this question. The answer is yes and no. Many attorneys see the benefit of conducting short depositions remotely to cut down on travel time to the deposition location and back home. For some in...