Esquire Deposition Solutions For the second time this year, the American Bar Association is offering guidance on how litigators can successfully, and ethically, minimize the occurrence of witness coaching during remote depositions. The ABA’s advice in a nutshell: Litigators should take time to understand the risks of witness coaching and then proactively address those risks… Continue reading Preparation Is Key to Stopping Witness Coaching During Remote Depositions
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Remote Depositions Advance Litigation When Court Reporters Are Scarce
Esquire Deposition Solutions Everyone in the legal community is aware of the current shortage of qualified court reporters. Court reporters are at a premium everywhere, but particularly in busy jurisdictions such as California, New York, Florida, and Texas. The cause is well-known. Qualified, experienced court reporters are retiring in numbers greater than the number of… Continue reading Remote Depositions Advance Litigation When Court Reporters Are Scarce
Witnesses During COVID Times: Remote Depositions, Virtual Testimony, and Unavailability
Steven K. Davidson, Michael J. Baratz, Jared R. Butcher and Molly Bruder Fox | Steptoe & Johnson First Tuesday Update is our monthly take on current issues in commercial disputes, international arbitration, and judgment enforcement. As the COVID-19 related health risks posed by in-person proceedings continue to persist, courts and litigants must decide how best… Continue reading Witnesses During COVID Times: Remote Depositions, Virtual Testimony, and Unavailability