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Episode 100 -Can You Limit the Duration of an Opponent’s Deposition Before It Even Starts? (Yes.)
Episode 100
In this episode, Jim Garrity explains how to seek an order limiting the duration of an upcoming deposition, including the rules you'll rely on and th…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 99 -Does FRCP 30’s 7-Hour Limit Include Cross? What if the Direct Used the Full Seven?
Episode 99
In this episode, Jim Garrity answers a frequent question he gets about Fed. R. Civ. P. 30's seven-hour time limit, namely, "The noticing lawyer quest…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 98: "Have You Now Told Me Everything That Supports Your Claims/Defenses?"
Episode 98
In this episode, Jim Garrity explains the pitfalls in defending against – or in asking - the common wrap-up question “Have you now told me everything…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 97 - Using Designated-Representative Depos When You Can't Depose An Apex Witness
Episode 97
In this episode, Jim Garrity discusses a question he got from a lawyer whose corporate opponent refused to make the CEO available for deposition unde…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 96 - Lessons from The Front Lines: Hit with A Dispositive Motion Before You've Taken All Your Depositions? Do This (Immediately)
Episode 96
In this episode, Jim Garrity highlights a June 17, 2022 court ruling where Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(d) was in play. This rule allows you to ask a court to…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 95 - Handling Deponents With Severe Speech Impediments
Episode 95
In this episode, Jim Garrity offers critical tips for preparing deponents who suffer from severe speech impediments. If left unaddressed, much of th…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 94 -What Five Things Should Litigators Be Doing More Of In Their Deposition Practice?
Episode 94
In this episode, Jim Garrity discusses a brainstorming meeting he had with the podcast staff about show topics for the coming year. One member sugges…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 93 -Is There A "Best Place" to Sit When Questioning Deponents or Witnesses?
Episode 93
In this episode, Jim Garrity explores the psychological impact of seating arrangements, and how various seating configurations affect the way witness…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 92 - The Deponent is Taking Notes While Testifying. Can You Demand Them?
Episode 92
In this episode, Jim Garrity ponder the issue whether you're immediately entitled to obtain notes taken by a deponent while testifying or, to go a st…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 91 - Remote Video Deponents on Cellphones
Episode 91
In this episode, Jim talks about the problems associated with taking document-intensive depositions of remote video deponents who are participating o…
3 years, 11 months ago