Online Deposition Features Attorneys Need
A deposition is an effective method for gathering evidence for a trial. Deposition testimony is so significant that witnesses were required to provide their testimony remotely to keep proceedings going during the pandemic lockdown. In fact, it’s believed that 90% of depositions were online at the height of the pandemic. Online depositions are quickly becoming […]
Advantages of Remote Depositions
When global pandemic shutdowns were instituted in 2020, many lawyers turned to remote depositions as one of the few viable options for keeping the court system moving. As explained by the American Bar Association, what was once considered a Band-Aid to pull the court system through pandemic shutdowns quickly became part of standard operating procedure […]
Preparing Your Clients to Thrive During Remote Depositions
Remote depositions have increased substantially in popularity over the past couple of years. In some cases, you might choose that option for your clients. In other cases, you may have it chosen for you due to convenience or the requirement of the court system. Regardless of your reason for selecting a remote deposition option, however, […]
Is the Cost of In-Person Deposition Worth It?
A deposition is a crucial legal proceeding for attorneys and their clients. As part of the discovery process, you get to unearth relevant facts that you can use to strengthen your case. Traditionally, the legal system relied on in-person depositions until the pandemic turned things around, giving rise to the popularity of remote depositions. Deposing […]
What Should a Certified Deposition Transcript Cost?
Remote depositions have become increasingly popular and even essential across the legal industry. At the height of the pandemic, attorneys conducted most depositions remotely. Even as things move back toward a “new normal,” remote depositions still see a much higher level of use due to the increased overall convenience and accessibility. In many cases, however, […]
Pros and Cons of Recording Zoom Depositions
Virtual depositions are becoming more and more common every day. With the rise of digital video conferencing platforms, attorneys can conduct depositions remotely without the need to go through time-consuming commutes. But this raises a lot of questions, like are Zoom depositions admissible in court? What are the risks that might arise when recording Zoom […]
Virtual Deposition Services: What You Need to Know
Two years in, Covid-19 continues to upend life as we previously knew it. All business sectors have been substantially impacted and changed, and the landscape of the civil justice system is no exception. When lockdowns halted state and federal legal proceedings overnight, attorneys and jurisdictions needed to find a solution. Enter virtual deposition services. Virtual […]
What Are Deposition Services?
Depositions are commonly an essential and critical component of the litigation process. A deposition is a procedure in which attorneys obtain evidence for a case. The deponent (witness) being questioned may share information via their description of events or as an expert witness. The deponent is under oath and questioned by the “taking” attorney. But […]