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Top 5 Tips: Taking Depositions in a Post-Pandemic World

Attorney at Work

While much of the world stopped last year, depositions didn’t. Cases forged ahead and lawyers scrambled to establish new ways of taking depositions and handling proceedings that, for decades, had been routine. But if you follow these five tips, you’ll be ready to handle any deposition that comes your way in the post-pandemic world.

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Scheduling and Taking Depositions: Tips for Paralegals and Lawyers (Updated)

Planet Depos

Before the Deposition Determine the venue after verifying that the lighting, seating, heating, and air conditioning allow for good ventilation and visual conditions, and that photocopying and internet connections are available. Include the court reporting , videography, and interpreter firms in the Deposition Notice.

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A Stress-Free Summer for Litigation Attorneys (Updated)

Planet Depos

Make sure all of your depositions are scheduled and ready to go before you leave for vacation. Not sure if you scheduled the deposition? By using the same online repository, you can view transcripts, exhibits, invoice details, videos, and any files related to your cases. No problem! Travel lightly! Try mobile videoconferencing!

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Amendments to CR 26 and 30 Will Change Discovery and Deposition Practice

WA Bar News

1, 2024, codify procedure for depositions by remote means. DEPOSITIONS BY REMOTE MEANS Amendments to CR 30, addressing depositions by remote means, were proposed by the BJA Remote Proceedings Work Group and adopted effective Oct. Amended Rule 30 does not address exhibits. Amendments to CR 30 adopted effective Oct.

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CLIENT FOR THEIR DEPOSITION by Lita Luvera

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin In our office, my law partner and wife, Lita Barnett Luvera, legal responsibilities included preparing clients and witness for their deposition. Too often, lawyers tend to schedule an hour or two in their office on the day of the deposition to prepare their client.

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Keys to Case Management in Court Reporting (Updated)

Planet Depos

Each morning, various legal professionals enter their respective law offices with a list of depositions, trials, and videoconferences to schedule. Each time a deposition is scheduled with Planet Depos, it is assigned to a case manager. Each case on our calendar contains a list of past, present, and future depositions.

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

Planet Depos

By Micayla Charles & Carly Wilson 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. Will the deposition take place at a specific venue, or will it be held remotely ?