February 7, 2019
Why You Should Videotape Your Future Depositions
By: Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
Video deposition with a well-prepared witness not only helps capture a jury’s attention but increases your case’s credibility in ways beyond depositions with a transcript alone. Although a video carries much weight for a jury, a video accompanied by text deposition can be ten times more effective in court cases. The Code of Civil Procedure […]
January 31, 2019
How to Prepare Yourself for a Real-Time Deposition
By: Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
What Is a Real-Time Deposition? A real-time deposition is one that is transcribed as the person is being deposed. Since it is in real time and immediately converted into usable text, it can be played back while the deposition is taking place. During complex cases, this can be extremely valuable when trying to authenticate a […]
September 20, 2018
5 Tips to Prepare for Interpreted Depositions
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
If you are to collect depositions from witnesses that don’t speak or understand English, you will need to employ the services of an interpreter. Professional interpreters can translate both questions and answers providing you with an accurate account of the witness’s testimony. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for interpreted depositions: Use […]
May 31, 2018
California Code of Civil Procedure for Video Deposition
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition video conference
In California, if an attorney chooses to record a deposition, either in audio or audio/visual form, a notice must be sent to all parties involved prior to the scheduled deposition hearing. The Code of Civil Procedure in California details the legal requirements that must be in place for a video deposition to be recorded in […]
March 8, 2018
5 Ways Online Deposition Is Useful for Lawyers
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
Online depositions offer several benefits to attorneys. They are cost-effective and provide an accurate, highly-detailed record of the witness’s testimony. Whether your witness is far away or may not do well in a trial setting, an online deposition provides you with the testimony you need in a controlled and secure environment. Read to know how […]
