Proceed With Caution on Out-of-State Depositions

Esquire Deposition Solutions Many attorneys have long and successful careers without ever having to practice law outside of the jurisdiction where they obtained their license. But for litigators and in-house counsel, the need to be conversant with the rules governing multi-state practice and the process for gaining temporary permission to represent clients before an out-of-state… Continue reading Proceed With Caution on Out-of-State Depositions

The 4 Reasons to Conduct a Deposition

Esquire Depostion Solutions No other pretrial discovery process rivals the deposition for its ability to alter the course of civil litigation. Depositions alone bring litigators face-to-face with key witnesses, experts, and the parties themselves in a trial-like setting where the deponent can be heard from directly, largely without the assistance of counsel. Through depositions, litigators… Continue reading The 4 Reasons to Conduct a Deposition

The Four Types of Depositions

Esquire Deposition Solutions There are four main ways to conduct a pretrial deposition in modern law practice: the deposition by written question, the in-person deposition, the remote deposition, and the hybrid deposition. Each has its strengths and limitations, and each can be appropriate in the right circumstances. This post summarizes each type of deposition, along… Continue reading The Four Types of Depositions

Do You Have Good Cause for a Remote Deposition?

Esquire Deposition Solutions For litigators seeking to conduct a deposition remotely over an opponent’s objection, the watchword is “good cause.” Good cause is required to obtain permission for a remote deposition. A different kind of good cause is necessary to present remote testimony instead of live testimony in a federal courtroom. Yet another, often more… Continue reading Do You Have Good Cause for a Remote Deposition?

The Deposition is Over, Now What?

Esquire Deposition Solutions INTRODUCTION Experienced litigators know that a few moments of reflection and planning at the end of a deposition pay big dividends down the road. The deposition’s conclusion is the time to tie up loose ends with opposing counsel, reaffirm any stipulations that might have been made, ensure that the court reporter is… Continue reading The Deposition is Over, Now What?