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More on Apex Depositions

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Bloomberg Law reports that Meta Files for Appellate Relief to Bar Zuckerberg Deposition (Jul. He added: The presumption that CEOs get to avoid depositions—formalized under the apex doctrine— may be weakening. Further, it claims that plaintiffs canceled one deposition and “studiously avoided” learning facts in another.

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Verbit Launches Legal Visor, An AI-Powered Tool To Deliver Real-Time Deposition Insights

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At Legalweek today, Verbit, a company specializing in transcription technology for a variety of speech-intensive industries, is launching Legal Visor, a new AI-powered platform designed to provide litigators with real-time insights during depositions and other legal proceedings.

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10 Important Tips for Scheduling an International Deposition (Updated)

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The process of scheduling an international deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedule to arranging for a court reporter, videographer, and/or interpreter. Tip 1: Remote or In-Person Depositions? Determining the proper location for your international deposition is vitally important.

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Request for “Discovery on Discovery” Was Overbroad; Uber Deponent Was Ordered to Bring Uber Laptop to Deposition; Discovery About Uber Information Governance Training Resolved

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Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 1393216 (N.D. May 14, 2025), the court resolved discovery disputes over a corporate designee deposition under Fed.R.Civ.P. For example, it noted that: “Uber has not raised any dispute regarding Plaintiffs’ separate topic seeking testimony regarding litigation holds.” 37(e) (Apr.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key Witnesses — Identify the people involved in the case and their roles to inform decisions about document requests, interrogatories, and depositions.

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37 Deposition Instructions For Your Witness (Updated)

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What is a deposition? Deposition (law) A deposition is the act of taking sworn testimony whereby litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial. Another benefit of deposition is to preserve a witness’s recollection while it is still fresh, though the trial may still be some time later.

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A Stress-Free Summer for Litigation Attorneys (Updated)

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However, as we all take time out in the summer to relax and have fun, life doesn’t stop, especially for a litigation attorney. Make sure all of your depositions are scheduled and ready to go before you leave for vacation. Not sure if you scheduled the deposition? No problem! Travel lightly! Try mobile videoconferencing!