Esquire Deposition Solutions It’s a common practice during a deposition for lawyers to assert legal objections to witness testimony but then allow the deposition to proceed. In fact, this practice is broadly encouraged. Depositions are wide-ranging pretrial inquiries that should, under normal circumstances, continue to their conclusion regardless of arguable legal errors that might have… Continue reading When Mere Objections Are Not Enough
Category: Construction Law
Preparing Witnesses for Today’s Remote Depositions
Esquire Deposition Solutions Depositions can be stressful affairs. For many witnesses, depositions are a once-in-a-lifetime plunge into the unknown with a lot riding on their testimony. Sitting in a room full of strangers, listening to lawyers argue over barely understood matters, with a court reporter taking down every word, it’s easy for even the most… Continue reading Preparing Witnesses for Today’s Remote Depositions
Texas Allows Wide Scope for Certificate of Merit
Lian Skaf | White and Williams The purpose of certificate of merit (sometimes referred to as affidavit of merit) statutes is to identify frivolous claims before the court wastes time and resources during litigation. More common in medical malpractice cases, several states have enacted similar requirements for professional negligence claims dealing with construction-related issues. While… Continue reading Texas Allows Wide Scope for Certificate of Merit
The Importance of Staying Organized for Discovery
Karl F. Oles and Heidi L. VanderWel | Stoel Rives Most companies, hopefully, have a low risk of litigation. However, when litigation is unavoidable, it is important to be as prepared as possible to mitigate expenses and potential liability. Discovery—the process of exchanging relevant information for a case—is an integral part of the litigation process.… Continue reading The Importance of Staying Organized for Discovery
Washington Revises Rules for Remote Depositions
Esquire Deposition Solutions The Washington Supreme Court recently approved significant revisions to that state’s procedural rules on remote depositions. Revised Rule 30 of the Washington Civil Rules will now allow remote depositions to be noticed without leave of court, subject to a very short time window for filing objections. The new rules also contain detailed restrictions on… Continue reading Washington Revises Rules for Remote Depositions