A typical scenario: you’re a litigator or trial attorney preparing a case and you have a number of witnesses to depose, so you pick up the phone to call your trusty court reporter to arrange the depositions but have you considered the advantages of using a videographer at the same time? Here are 9 good reasons to record a deposition on video: 1. If a key witness cannot … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons to Use Video Depositions (and 1 Reason to Avoid Them)
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Make Sure Your Trial Notebook Includes These Things
Your trial notebook is your blueprint of your case and your road map for trial. You should begin preparing your trial notebook from the very beginning of your case. If you're on the plaintiff's side, this means you'll start preparing your trial notebook before you even file your petition or complaint. And if you're on the defense side, you should start putting together your … [Read more...] about Make Sure Your Trial Notebook Includes These Things
How to Start a Blog – A Step-By-Step Guide for Lawyers
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure here. You've probably heard people talking about blogs, but maybe you’ve wondered how creating a blog is relevant to you in your professional life. The goal of this post is to explain to you just how quickly and easily you can start a blog of your own (you can do it in 15 minutes or less) and how blogging can … [Read more...] about How to Start a Blog – A Step-By-Step Guide for Lawyers
FRCP Updates | 2018 – 2019 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRCP Updates - 2019 Amendments Earlier this year, the Supreme Court approved amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. These rule changes will go into effect on December 1, 2018. New material is highlighted and deleted text contains a strike through. The Committee Notes are below each rule change.. Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other … [Read more...] about FRCP Updates | 2018 – 2019 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Save Time and Money with Law Practice Management Software
This post will teach you about PracticePanther’s law practice management software in an easy-to-understand form and help you get up and running in no time. Sign up for a free 7-day trial here. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been in the position where, twice a month, you spend an entire day preparing your billables for submission to your clients. It’s burdensome. It’s … [Read more...] about Save Time and Money with Law Practice Management Software