Litigation

Depositions: How Objections Are Resolved for Trial
For lawyers new to depositions, it?s common to wonder what happens to the objections that are made during the proceeding. They are reserved for ruling at a later time, but exactly when and how? Objections made during depositions are typically...

Depositions: How to Stop Coaching
Though there are rules in most jurisdictions requiring objections to be concise, this doesn?t mean some lawyers won?t still try to make long-winded, rambling objections that suggest the answer to the deponent...

Avoiding Foreclosure
Today's Wall Street Journal reports that many employers are stepping in to help employees facing home foreclosures: In the wake of the mortgage crisis, a small but growing number of workers are getting help avoiding or coping with foreclosure from...

Asked and Answered A Tip for Asking a Question Again
During a deposition, you might be in a situation in which you'd like to ask a question a second or third time. For example, say a witness has testified that he recalls speaking with someone about an important topic...

LOUISVILLE: "[Jefferson County District Court] Judge tells attorneys to stop 'useless' objections"
Due to the potential significance of this ruling and story to district court practitioners, I am posting the Jason Riley story in its entirety: Judge tells attorneys to stop 'useless' objectionsCourier JournalJason Riley Maze and his prosecutors say they have an obligation to object to what they believe are unfair or illegal questions defense attorneys ask during hearings, and to make sure the objections are noted for the record...

Thursday
Woke up in a much better mood this morning. Pumpkinhead was cheery. He asked to call Chapin and the man actually answered, made his son giggle hysterically and then {wa-hoo} hung up...