E-Discovery LLC

JULY 1, 2025

A motion to compel the designation of an “apex” non-party document custodian was granted in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation , 2025 WL 176001 (N.D. In Re Mosaic LLM Litig., The limiting “apex doctrine” generally does not apply to document custodians. 2025 WL 1755650, at *1 (N.D. June 25, 2025). Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v.

Objections

Optima Juris

JULY 8, 2025

In litigation, speed can move a case forward—but precision is what makes it hold up in court. Witnesses are nervous. If a deposition transcript is wrong, you can’t hold the algorithm liable. Lawyers are strategic. Clients are vulnerable. And those stories deserve more than automation.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 14, 2025

It wrote that a party “demonstrates bad faith by delaying or disrupting the litigation or hampering enforcement of a court order.” The FTC stated that it relied on that privilege log throughout discovery, including in connection with depositions of key witnesses. The issue was whether Amazon acted in bad faith during discovery.

Discovery

Planet Depos

JULY 2, 2025

Large cases involve many moving parts – tight deadlines, fast-paced and ever-evolving schedules, seas of exhibits, rosters of witnesses, etc., You want highly accurate realtime translation in the deposition room and the flawless finals these realtime reporters can provide. Embassy in Tokyo.

Exhibits

Attorney at Work

JULY 16, 2021

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.

Depositions

Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

The rules surrounding depositions can be enough to send new lawyers into a cold sweat. Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. Mr Kokoshka: “No.”

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 20, 2025

May 5, 2025), addressed the important issue of apex depositions in the governmental context. Plaintiffs, a parent and a school-age minor, in a personal injury claim against a school system sought the depositions of nine high-ranking government employees. May 19, 2025)(deposition of CFO and Senior V.P. of private entity).

Depositions

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1, 2024, codify procedure for depositions by remote means. This article will explain the changes effected by the rule amendments and, with respect to CR 26, provide context considered by the Civil Litigation Rules Revision Work Group in drafting the proposed amendments to illustrate their impact.

Depositions

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 11, 2022

Litigators need to address the court and sometimes jurors. Remember your frustration when a witness did this in deposition? You can move to strike as non-responsive, but it still may not get you an answer from an inarticulate witness. Every lawyer needs to speak with colleagues, clients and prospects.

Witnesses

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

Fucile “[T]estimony of witnesses who were kicked by plaintiff’s attorney while the witnesses were responding to defendants’ attorney’s inquiry. because there is no way of knowing what the testimony would have been if the witnesses had been left alone.” — West v. should not be considered as evidence. Irwin (E.D.

Depositions

Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

If you’re a budding litigator, your list may include taking a plaintiff’s deposition or cross-examining an expert witness. When opportunities arise, you can ask to take the deposition or work on the labor matter. Once you have your list, use it as a checklist.

Cross-Examination

SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition? Civil litigation cases involve a wide variety of topics: contracts, business disputes, construction, negligence, personal injury, contested probates, family law, and more. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation.

Depositions

WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

Fucile Fact witnesses can make a critical difference in a case. Their role varies with any given litigation. In one instance, the witness might be a bystander to an automobile accident who can say whether the light was green or red. First, for simplicity, we will address fact witnesses who are unrepresented.

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Boyers (or anyone elses) chat messages contain relevant evidence that was not properly preserved, and thus there is no justification for an order requiring Google to run the search terms plaintiffs propose through the documents collections for all Google custodians and witnesses. Google disputed plaintiffs characterization.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

In the latest iteration of In Re StubHub Refund Litigation , 2024 WL 3817068 (N.D. If StubHub provides it, and Plaintiffs don’t understand it, they should serve a 30(b)(6) deposition notice. This is adversarial litigation, and there need to be clearly understood responsibilities. But that’s not true.” emphasis added].

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

DILATORY AND UNPERSUASIVE CHALLENGE TO DEPOSITION NOTICE “The Court need not resolve the factual skirmish over whether Washington agreed to the topics in NNI’s Rule 30(b)(6) notice to resolve the motion. The State’s newly-minted objections to the deposition topics come far too late , and are not persuasive.” emphasis added).

Objections

The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“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. And today, almost all testimony is in the form of deposition testimony for the reasons cited above.

Depositions

Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re a bankruptcy lawyer, you can always tap a litigator to take that deposition or put on that witness. Get out of your silo. Large firms have experts in almost every conceivable skill set and practice area. Prep your family/significant other.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Fact discovery closed a day before the court’s opinion; however, it had been extended for 14 days “for the purpose of taking depositions that couldn’t be scheduled before the discovery cut-off.” Identifying document custodians is supposed to be one of the first things litigants do in discovery, not one of the last.

Discovery

The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Dear Litigation Friends: It is with regret that I write to inform you that you are a profoundly unreliable witness. You’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you took and you’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you defended. Think back to your last trial, my friends. Alas, so is mine.

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

45 (“Subpoena”) states: (b)(1) – Under some circumstances, witness fees and mileage must be paid. [1] It is alleged that the documents were then used by the mother in litigation against the sole member of OLPC. They produced documents and a privilege log, but objected to a deposition. Kuendig’s deposition. Fed.R.Civ.P.

Subpoenas

Optima Juris

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to getting ready for a deposition in Italy, it’s always a good idea to take some steps to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Whether you’re planning to attend the deposition in person or remotely, you can do a few things to make the process easier and less stressful.

Depositions

Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Deposition practice is one of the most over-looked aspects of litigation preparation.

Litigation

The Cloud Court Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Over the years I’ve attended a lot of depositions. Not only as the taking and defending attorney, but also as a witness and as a client. When the deposition is over, the people that were in the room often have a sort of inexplicable, Venn-type diagram of disparate recollections about what actually happened.

Depositions

The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I am obsessed with depositions and, in particular, their importance to the outcome of cases. That obsession extends to deposition data as well as to the psychology of the players involved: the attorneys taking and defending depositions; the witnesses being deposed; as well as the court reporters.

Litigation

Your Trial Message

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: When it comes to the delicate task of preparing a witness for deposition or trial, everyone has their own style. It is also true that every witness will have their own needs. Some know the drill already and just need to discuss the facts, while others can be uncertain, stressed, or […]

Witnesses

Attorney at Work

JULY 26, 2022

Litigation and justice proceedings are adversarial by nature and with the stakes involved, often result in amplified fears and feelings of grievance. Our team has assisted law firms and litigants in numerous situations over the years as a result of this dynamic. Litigation, by nature, is an adversarial business.

Litigation

CaseFox

MARCH 23, 2023

This may include interviewing witnesses, reviewing medical records, and consulting experts in various fields such as accident reconstruction or medicine. Deposition or Negotiation: In many cases, the responsible party or their insurance company will attempt to negotiate a settlement with you rather than go to trial.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 678543 (Mar. While production issues concerning hyperlinked or modern attachments have been extensively litigated, in this blog I discuss some related evidentiary issues. Berman, Use of ESI in Depositions, Chap. In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. Berman, et al., Is that the same here?

Technology

CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

Among these roles, lawyers and litigators often create confusion due to their similarities. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the world of litigators, shedding light on their specific role and how it differs from that of a lawyer. What is a Litigator?

Litigation

The Cloud Court Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Gibson, our testimony intelligence solution , is an intuitive complement to the litigation process. Mutual clients will enjoy deeper insights into witness testimony, greater continuity throughout the litigation process, and cost savings in large scale matters. Press release

Witnesses

The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

If you follow Cloud Court, you know we’ve written many times about Testimony Intelligence , our TI solution – Gibson – and how it delivers extraordinary advantages in large volume litigation. eDiscovery tools are indispensable in document-dense litigation matters. Here at Cloud Court, we’re big fans of efficiency. Gibson does.

Witnesses

The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Robust e-discovery technology, supported by expertise and services, helps organizations respond to litigation, compliance and investigation demands. Empower your own witnesses? is a LegalTech software company that delivers solutions that help litigation teams optimize testimony to improve outcomes. The UI can be configured.

Discovery

Optima Juris

MAY 9, 2025

But reviewing every line of a deposition transcript can be overwhelming and inefficient. Our summaries offer a practical, time-saving foundation for understanding each deposition. Heres what you can expect: Chronological Overview : Understand the flow of events as they unfolded during the deposition.

Depositions

Securities Docket

JANUARY 10, 2025

US Securities and Exchange Commission notes in its case against a consumer credit reporting corporation and investment fund manager are work product for litigation that cant be forced over in discovery, even if they are redacted, a federal judge ruled. Defendants Princeton Alternative Funding LLC, Microbilt Corp.,

Depositions

The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It began as a series of reports combined into a dashboard that provided insights about deposition transcripts. Now, Gibson is more than a tool; it’s a partner for any litigator that augments their ability to devise deposition strategies and tactics and improve outcomes. (We Gibson drives better litigation results.

Depositions

Optima Juris

JUNE 1, 2025

Todays litigators must navigate an ever-growing mountain of case data, documents, and transcripts. One deposition transcript can easily stretch beyond 200 pages. Multiply that by the number of witnesses, and it’s no surprise that manually reviewing transcripts has become one of the most time-consuming tasks in case prep.

Depositions