WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1, 2024, codify procedure for depositions by remote means. EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE It was the Work Group’s impression that many litigants tactically withhold discovery of testifying expert witnesses on the ground that no disclosure is required until a case schedule deadline. Amendments to CR 30 adopted effective Oct.

Depositions

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

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. For some of the prior history of Uber Technologies , please see: ESI Protocol Dispute Modern Attachments and the Humpty Dumpty Issue (Apr. The Uber Technologies decision addressed three hyperlink issues and one email threading issue. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 678543 (Mar.

Technology

Planet Depos

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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 ?

Depositions

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

Optima Juris

APRIL 5, 2023

deposition. There are no restrictions as long as your witness is willing to appear. Here’s a quick overview of everything you need to know before planning your deposition or arbitration in Ireland. Deposition Restrictions. depositions in Ireland is permissible. The good news — taking U.S. Depo Venue.

Depositions

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

Planet Depos

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It is the very reason you hire a court reporter for your deposition. The final certified transcript may be used in court to call a witness’ veracity into question, for example. Each participant in the deposition can aid in reaching the goal of a timely, accurate transcript. Depositions run smoothly when all parties are prepared.

Depositions

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. If you take or defend witnesses with any frequency, you know this to be true.

Witnesses

The Cloud Court Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Has your litigation team been challenged to book a court reporter for a deposition? Are you dubiously intrigued by deposition services without stenographers who are just using digital court reporting technology? Examples abound: A sensitive case has a young child for a witness whose voice is too soft to pick up.

Technology

Optima Juris

DECEMBER 5, 2023

New Zealand, a beautiful and charming island is a perfect destination for a US deposition. There are no restrictions as long as your witness is willing to appear. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before scheduling any deposition services in New Zealand. Where can the deposition be taken?

Depositions

The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Privacy and security enabled eDiscovery technology and services will play a central role in organizations as they strive to keep their data secure. Robust e-discovery technology, supported by expertise and services, helps organizations respond to litigation, compliance and investigation demands. Empower your own witnesses?

Discovery

Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

The AI Disclaimer The legal profession tends to resist technological advancements, such as generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard, with immediate talk of bans and warnings of ethical violations. Generative AI's application is no longer a technological novelty; it's a strategic game-changer. Similarly, Smith.ai

Legal Research

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2024

The proceedings concluded in March 2023 and featured “[m]illions of pages” exchanging hands, “petabytes of data” from Google, and the deposition of “dozens of witnesses,” according to the opinion. In December of 2020, 38 states filed suit, adopting and supplementing the claims made in the first suit, and the cases were consolidated.

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

The Cloud Court Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Mutual clients will enjoy deeper insights into witness testimony, greater continuity throughout the litigation process, and cost savings in large scale matters. Today, eDiscovery and managed review teams are critical to obtaining favorable outcomes, which include identifying exhibits for witness testimony. Press release

Witnesses

The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Reviewing deposition and trial testimony is, by any measure, time consuming. Gibson’s proprietary technologies extract and organize a massive amount of data hidden in transcripts. They do not differentiate between what an attorney says and what a witness says. Consider: eDiscovery tools treat documentary content as text.

Witnesses

Steno

JUNE 5, 2024

Every attorney knows that finding the deposition you need can be a pain. Whether it was taken months ago or you’re sure another attorney at your firm has deposed the witness before, the challenge of finding the required testimony often involves hours of footwork searching through your firm's repository.

Depositions

The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

One is this: smaller parties often leverage technology and data to beat their adversaries because it’s the only option. Smart money is on lean teams that lean into technology and the advantages it provides. They frequently experiment with new technology while their technophobe counterparts wait for it to go mainstream.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Permitting employees to use a company’s information technology system for personal purposes has long been recognized as fraught with hazards. HHI explained that when Mr. Shapiro was employed at HHI, he asked Mr. Hughey [HHI’s technology employee] to help him add his personal Gmail account to his work computers. 19, 2021). [1]

Evidence

Optima Juris

MARCH 3, 2025

This years event will feature a series of insightful panel discussions, including: Technology and Culture in International Arbitration Explore how digital transformation and cultural considerations shape arbitration practices worldwide. This makes CIAW an excellent investment in both your professional knowledge and compliance requirements.

Arbitration

MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

AI is early in its lifecycle, but the technology is already a powerful resource for legal professionals. Drafting legal documents: Paralegals draft documents as needed, from correspondence with witnesses to pleadings and briefs. AI cannot gauge when to reassure clients or delve deeper in witness interviews.

Witnesses

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Younger associates and paralegals tend to be most enthusiastic about the technology while firm leadership lags. Greg Lambert 2:00 Yeah, since founding ClearBrief, and 2020, the company has quickly become an industry leader winning accolades like the 2023, litigation technology Product of the Year. It’s good to have you here.

Evidence

Complex Discovery

JANUARY 21, 2025

Despite this, the model marks an impressive technological feat, offering solutions where data scarcity has historically hindered language coverage, remarked Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor at Quinnipiac University, in a statement not directly involved with the project.

Technology

Practice Panther

AUGUST 8, 2024

And with 45% of law firms upping their technology budgets in the past year, it’s clear that legal case management software is now fundamental in this profession. It’s a central hub for assigning responsibilities , whether it’s researching case law, drafting legal documents, or preparing for depositions.

Case Management

MyCase

JUNE 25, 2024

Contingency fee agreements must specify: The percentage of the award the attorney receives Whether the percentage is taken before or after the deduction of court fees and litigation expenses Retainer Fees An attorney retainer fee is an upfront deposit that is paid by the client and earned by the attorney over time. billion in 2000 to $117.4

Finance and Banking

Practice Panther

APRIL 22, 2024

Listeners can expect to have a laugh while also gaining forward-thinking advice and resources on legal news, technology, and practicing law. During his weekly episodes, Bob interviews entrepreneurs, lawyers, legal technology companies, and others in the legal space on the future of law and what it takes to be a lawyer today.

Media and Entertainment

MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

These costs are associated with tangible expenses necessary for legal service delivery, such as: Court filing fees Expert witness fees Deposition fees Laboratory fees Hard costs are typically viewed as necessary expenses by clients and are, therefore, more readily reimbursed.

Legal Services

MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

These costs are associated with tangible expenses necessary for legal service delivery, such as: Court filing fees Expert witness fees Deposition fees Laboratory fees Hard costs are typically viewed as necessary expenses by clients and are, therefore, more readily reimbursed.

Legal Services

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

In her current role, Katie focuses on leveraging technology like AI to improve the litigation process for lawyers. Kristin explained that DISCO’s vision is to create great legal technology that helps lawyers find evidence faster. Through DISCO Pro Bono, they donate their technology to support pro bono legal matters.

Technology

Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Document insights can highlight a case’s strengths and weaknesses, guide witness deposition decisions, and anticipate potential courtroom challenges. Utilize technology to streamline the handling of these documents. This includes discussions with your legal team, clients, and technology providers.

Education

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

And so when I was entering, I took a deposition. So I put in my time entry deposition, ostensibly, that’s to figure out how much the deposition cost. But as a litigator know, well, am I taking the deposition? Or am I defending the deposition? Because that’s going to be our immediately observing the deposition?

Depositions