- 26Jul2016
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If You Don’t Know the Answer, Then That’s Your Answer
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As the question hangs in the air, you can see the tension working on the witness. Her face screws up, she looks at the ceiling, tenses her shoulders, and delays. As you call for a time-out in the preparation session, the witness blurts out, “What should I say? I don’t know the answer!”
- 21Jul2015
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What Do You Do When the Witness Stalls in a Deposition?
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In a deposition, it’s common practice to show a witness a document and give them a moment to review it. Often the deposing lawyer will ask if they’re familiar with that particular document. In most instances, the witness will flip through the document and within 10-15 seconds state whether they’ve seen it before.
- 09Jun2015
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20 Tips for Attorneys Working with Interpreters
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Working as an international journalist often means interviewing people with whom you don’t share a common language. Even if you spend months or years studying a language, you may be better off using a trained interpreter, who can translate not just the words but the nuances of what your source is saying.
- 05May2015
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Deposing an Expert Witness – 6 Tips For Success
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Worried about deposing an opponent’s expert? Don’t be. With plenty of preparation and the right strategy you can flush out a weak expert well before your case goes to trial. We’ve rounded up some tips from top litigators and legal advisers around the country to help you make the right moves during this crucial phase of your case.
- 01Feb2014
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101: Deposition Techniques: Get Your Ducks in a Row
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- 01Oct2013
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How Does A Lawyer Prepare To Take A Deposition?
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- 01Jan2013
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Preparing Your Deponent for Sound-Bite Questions
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- 01Feb2011
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Why Preparing Clients for Deposition is Like Making Pancakes
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- 01Apr2010
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Appropriate Objections in a Deposition
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- 01Feb2010
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Preparing Your Client for Deposition
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- 01Jan2010
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When and How to Object During a Deposition
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- 01Sep2008
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15 Deposition Techniques for Medical Malpractice Cases
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- 11Nov2007
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Deposition Tips: More Than a Refresher
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