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More on Apex Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

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. It alleges that plaintiffs sought to depose Mr. Zuckerberg “before deposing a single other witness.” 11, 2025).

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37 Deposition Instructions For Your Witness (Updated)

Planet Depos

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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10 Important Tips for Scheduling an International Deposition (Updated)

Planet Depos

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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International Depositions and the Videoconference Benefit (Updated)

Planet Depos

International depositions involve so many details. Videoconferencing makes an attractive alternative to flying far, far away to take a brief deposition or two. So, how do you know videoconference really is the right way to go for your upcoming international deposition? There are no worries about witness coaching!

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. Leveraging Draft Pleadings for Deposition Preparation 📝 Gain insights into how to utilize drafts of pleadings to gather essential information for deposition preparation.

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How to Prepare For a Remote Deposition (Updated)

Planet Depos

So, you’re going remote with your depositions, and you want to make sure they are the next best thing to in-person? With proper preparation, there’s no reason to worry that your remote deposition will be any less effective than the typical deposition with everyone in the same room. Know the notary rules! Know the notary rules!

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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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May 14, 2025), the court resolved discovery disputes over a corporate designee deposition under Fed.R.Civ.P. The court: Narrowed a request for “discovery on discovery”; Ordered that, with limitations, Uber’s deponent must bring an Uber laptop to the deposition; and, Addressed discovery into alleged training to overuse privilege designations.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Key Witnesses — Identify the people involved in the case and their roles to inform decisions about document requests, interrogatories, and depositions. Analyze Argument — Pinpoint the key arguments and evidence within opposing counsel's brief to help you draft a reply and prepare for a hearing.