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Top 5 Tips: Taking Depositions in a Post-Pandemic World

Attorney at Work

While much of the world stopped last year, depositions didn’t. Cases forged ahead and lawyers scrambled to establish new ways of taking depositions and handling proceedings that, for decades, had been routine. But if you follow these five tips, you’ll be ready to handle any deposition that comes your way in the post-pandemic world.

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US federal appeals court rules seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes unconstitutional

JURIST

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes under the process of civil asset forfeiture went beyond the warrant issued and violated the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure.

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Former Missouri prosecutor enters plea agreement for misusing public funds

JURIST

The plea agreement provides Gardner immunity from prosecution for her misconduct if she does not violate any law for 18 months, reports to and follows the instructions of a pretrial service officer, and pays back $5,004.33 Gardner had the funds deposited into her personal bank account and then used them for her own personal expenses.

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A Hollywood Awards Show For Lawyers (That Isn’t A Deposition)

Above The Law

Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Each year, AMEC hosts the Counsel of the Year Awards, a soire that celebrates the crme de la crme of media and entertainment law. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems!

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process. Litigation is expensive.

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Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition. The post Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions appeared first on Above the Law.

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Brazil holds hearing on human trafficking allegations against automaker BYD

JURIST

They also claimed the workers were forced to pay deposits, received only partial wages, and endured exploitation. Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy reaffirmed BYD’s commitment to compliance with Brazilian laws, worker protection, and ethical practices.

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