Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles ...

If the word “Shaq” conjures up the image of professional basketball legend and amiable IcyHot liniment pitchman Shaquille O’Neal, you could be missing out on a valuable mnemonic device for preparing ...

Recently, I was asked to testify as an expert witness on executive compensation at a deposition for a civil lawsuit between two partners in a heavy construction business. With a lifetime of corporate ...

In his New York Practice feature, Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School discusses a Fourth Department decision and its impact on lawyers representing parties and non-parties alike, especially in ...

Done right, video depositions can be powerful evidence, locking in key admissions or juicy details. Videotaped depositions are much more than just perfunctory stepping stones on your path through the ...