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Deposition Basics 2024 (On-Demand)
Effective Deposition Practice Series – Part One
Credit(s):
3.5 General (50-minute hour)
3 General (60-minute hour)
This class is eligible for CLE Passport use. You will be able to select the CLE Passport as your payment method for no additional cost when registering for this course.
Credits: 3.0 general credit hours*
*This class qualifies for 3.5 Skills credit in NY.
Description: Depositions are a major component of civil litigation. As those who take depositions know, no matter how well we do, we can always improve. Join us for this popular class and learn the practical considerations and tactical techniques available to litigators when taking and defending depositions, including preparation and use of depositions at trial. Our experienced and engaging faculty will cover significant court decisions on depositions and how to apply these decisions to your client’s advantage in the discovery process. The following are among the topics the panel will discuss:
Discovery plans
Witness preparation
Deposition scheduling
Depositions of experts
Responding to subpoenas
Protective orders
Objections and instructions not to answer at depositions
Submission of the transcript to the witness for review, changes and signing
Deposition-related sanctions
Use of depositions at trial
Deposition checklists
This class is a must for those with little or no deposition experience, others may find it is a good refresher on deposition practice. The second part of the series is Depositions That Work: Advanced Strategies 2024 (On-Demand).