In his article Eight Traits of Great Trial Lawyers, former U.S. Federal District Judge Mark W. Bennett remarked that lack of preparation topped the list of trial lawyer shortcomings in his courtroom. ...

If vendor promotional materials are to be believed, artificial intelligence is the secret sauce cooked into nearly every legal application on the market these days. Familiar legal research and ...

September 19, 2025 - Everyone knows the baseline rule: an attorney cannot, and should not, coach a witness on the record during a deposition or influence the witness to change testimony. A deposition ...

A deposition requires a considerable amount of concentration and preparation. Without considerable attention, a lack of preparation can impact the outcome of the case. Take this course to hear our ...

July 20, 2023 - In trial preparation, traditional discovery practices are challenged today by emerging tactics prompted by the expanded use of virtual depositions, including the use of carefully ...

In her Litigation 101 column, Shira Forman writes: As compared with the strategic task of taking a deposition, defending a deposition is often regarded as simple—nothing more than holding the ...