A8: Depositions in the Time of the Novel Coronavirus (Video)

The trend of using technology for remote depositions is accelerating in the pandemic. This program will offer a critical evaluation of the available technologies (with a bias toward cost savings) and best practices for taking depositions remotely. Topics to be covered include “Important issues for agreement before scheduling remote depositions,” “Why are you taking this deposition,” “How to organize and structure discovery to take effective depositions,” “Dealing with the potential for coaching and interference,” and “Using exhibits effectively in a remote deposition.” Forms for 30(b)(1) and 30(b)(6) exams topics will be provided.