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• Handling Exhibits During a Remote Deposition

  With the rise of depositions by video conferencing, a lot of attorneys may be wondering “What about the exhibits?” Just because you have exhibits doesn’t mean that you can’t take advantage of remote depositions. Here is some information on how you can conduct a remote deposition – with exhibits. Video Conferencing – The Old Way. Continue reading…

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• Remote Depositions: The New Normal Due To COVID-19

  Remote depositions are becoming the new normal for the legal profession amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  One common concern from attorneys is can the witness be sworn in remotely.  The Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(4) and similar state rules, such as O.C.G.A. § 9-11-30(4) authorize remote depositions by stipulation of the parties or court order.. Continue reading…

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• Indiana Lawyer Sanctioned for Using Evidence Without Sufficient Factual Basis

  An Indiana personal injury lawyer has been sanctioned $1,000 by a court of appeals for using the defendant-retailer’s photos to support his own client’s slip and fall case without having sufficient factual basis to do so. The Appeals Court’s Decision The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Chicago, Illinois, sanctioned the lawyer in a. Continue reading…

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