Miami criminal defense lawyer Prya Murad says before she starts preparing any witness she asks herself this central question: "Is this the best way to even admit this evidence?" "From the defense side ...

Answer the questions orally (that is, not with a gesture like a nod of the head). Speak slowly and clearly to help the court reporter accurately transcribe your testimony. Keep in mind that my role at ...

Daniel A. Cohen discusses Rule 11-f of the Commercial Division, which provides a far more efficient and streamlined method for obtaining relevant testimony and information by requiring a responding ...

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 ...

Recently, I was asked to testify as an expert witness on executive compensation at a deposition for a civil lawsuit between two partners in a heavy construction business. With a lifetime of corporate ...

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Pretrial depositions generally are disfavored in criminal cases, but Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 15 permits depositions in “exceptional circumstances” for purposes of preserving evidence for ...