Deposition Strategy, Law and Forms - Set

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Book Overview

Volume 1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction To Deposition Strategy

• Intro.01 Scope of Chapter
• Intro.02 Pre-Deposition Considerations
• Intro.03 Conduct of the Deposition
• Intro.04 Defending at the Deposition
• Intro.05 Post-Deposition Consideration
• Intro.06 Illustrative Forms of Deposition Strategy

Chapter 2 - Deposition Law

• Dep.Law.01 Depositions Upon Oral Examination-FRCP 26, 30
• Dep.Law.02 Depositions Upon Written Questions-FRCP 31
• Dep.Law.03 Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings-FRCP 32
• Dep.Law.04 Perpetuation of Testimony by Deposition-FRCT 27
• Dep.Law.05 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken-FRCP 28
• Dep.Law.06 Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure-FRCP 29
• Dep.Law.07 Forms for Deposition Motion Practice

Volume 2

Table Of Contents

Chapter 3 - Antitrust

• 3.01 General Discussion
• 3.02 Jurisdiction: Interstate Commerce
• 3.03 Exemptions
• 3.04 Affirmative Defenses
• 3.05 Private Actions
• 3.06 Relevant Market
• 3.07 Monopolization
• 3.08 Attempted Monopolization
• 3.09 References

Chapter 4 - Bankruptcy

• 4.01 Introduction
• 4.02 The Bankruptcy Code: its History and Purpose
• 4.03 The Operative Chapters of Bankruptcy Cases
• 4.04 Conversion of a Case to Another Chapter
• 4.05 Jurisdiction
• 4.06 Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
• 4.07 General Matters Pertaining to Bankruptcy Litigation
• 4.08 Commencement of a Case
• 4.09 The Avoidance Powers
• 4.10 Discovery in the Age of Computer Electronics
• 4.11 Section 341(a) Examination of Debtor
• 4.12 Forms for 2004 Examinations, Notice of Depositions
  and Document Requests
• 4.13 Sample Depositions: Strategy, Commentary and Analysis
• 4.14 Adversary Proceeding Coversheet

Chapter 5 - Building Construction

• 5.01 Introduction
• 5.02 Interpretation
• 5.03 Pre-Contract Disputes
• 5.04 Claims for Extra or Changed Work
• 5.05 Delays, Disruptions and Inefficiencies
• 5.06 Claims for Fraud or Breach of Duty To Act in Good Faith
• 5.07 Owner Claims
• 5.08 Expert Witnesses
• 5.09 Damages
• 5.10 Suspension of Work
• 5.11 References

Chapter 6 - Civil Rights

• 6.01 Introduction
• 6.02 Civil Rights Actions Under 42 U.S.C. 1981 and 42 U.S.C. 1983
• 6.03 [Reserved]
• 6.04 [Reserved]
• 6.05 Role of Depositions
• 6.06 Planning the Discovery Schedule
• 6.07 Special Considerations in Police Misconduct Cases
• 6.08 Special Consideration in Prisoners'Rights Cases
• 6.09 Equal Credit Opportunity
• 6.10 References

Chapter 7 - Consumer Actions

• 7.01 Introduction
• 7.02 Reasons for Depositions in Consumer Litigation
• 7.03 Preparation for Depositions
• 7.04 Common Strategies and Techniques Used by Plaintiffs in
  Consumer Actions
• 7.05 Common Strategies Used by Defendants in Consumer Actions
• 7.06 Special Consideration in Consumer Class Actions
• 7.07 Cross-Examination Strategies
• 7.08 Common Objections
• 7.09 References

Volume 3

Table Of Contents

Chapter 8 - Contracts

• 8.01 Introduction
• 8.02 Pre-Deposition Strategy
• 8.03 Conduct of Deposition
• 8.04 Checklist for Examination of Party Witness
• 8.05 Preliminary Examination
• 8.06 Particular Contractual Problems
• 8.07 Damages and Related Concepts
• 8.08 References

Chapter 9 - [Reserved]

Chapter 10 - Corporations

• 10.01 Introduction
• 10.02 Pre-Disposition Considerations
• 10.03 Examination by Plaintiff's Counsel
• 10.04 Examination by Defendant's Counsel
• 10.05 Special Considerations for Corporate Counsel
• 10.06 Checklists for General Corporate Depositions
• 10.07 Witness Identification
• 10.08 General Corporate Organization
• 10.09 Capitalization
• 10.10 Board Directors
• 10.11 Corporate Officers
• 10.12 The Corporation's Products and Business
• 10.13 Manufacture of Products
• 10.14 Sales and Distribution of Products
• 10.15 Corporate Personnel
• 10.16 Corporate Administration
• 10.17 Corporate Records
• 10.18 Corporate Meetings
• 10.19 Deposing the Corporate Plaintiff
• 10.20 Deposing the Corporate Defendant
• 10.21 Illustrative Corporate Depositions
• 10.22 References

Volume 4

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Chapter 12 - Decedents' Estates

• Estates.01 Introduction-General Considerations
• Estates.02 Range of Inquiry and Norms Applied
• Estates.03 The "Psychiatric Autopsy"
• Estates.04 Preparation for Deposition
• Estates.05 "Barrister" and "Solicitor"
• Estates.06 Video Depositions
• Estates.07 Forms, With Background, Strategy and Comments
• Estates.08 References

Chapter 13 - Employment Discrimination

• Employ.01 Introduction
• Employ.02 The Purpose of Depositions
• Employ.03 Who Should Be Deposed?
• Employ.04 Scheduling the Deposition
• Employ.05 Does the Deposition Best Serve Your Client’s Needs?
• Employ.06 Preparing for Taking a Deposition
• Employ.07 General Deposition Techniques
• Employ.08 Retaining Control of the Deposition
• Employ.09 Videotaping Depositions
• Employ.10 Preparing for Defending a Deposition
• Employ.11 Preparing the Witness for a Deposition
• Employ.12 Beginning the Deposition
• Employ.13 Common Topics Relevant to Discrimination Claims
• Employ.14 Specific Types of Discrimination Claims
• Employ.15 Damages

Chapter 14 - [Reserved]

Chapter 15 - Environmental Law

• 15.01 Scope of Chapter
• 15.02 Overview of Environmental Law
• 15.03 Common Issues in Pollution Abatement Cases
• 15.04 Special Procedural Considerations in Environmental Cases
• 15.05 Distinctive Attributes of Pollution Abatement Litigation
• 15.06 Pre-Deposition Strategy
• 15.07 Preparation of Witnesses for Deposition
• 15.08 Conduct of Deposition
• 15.09 Illustrative Issue Depositions
• 15.10 Superfund Actions
• 15.11 References

Chapter 16 - Family Law

• Family.01 Pre-Deposition Strategy
• Family.02 Conduct of Deposition
• Family.03 Divorce Proceedings
• Family.04 Custody Proceedings
• Family.05 Property Proceedings
• Family.06 References

Volume 5

Table Of Contents

Chapter 17 - Franchising

• Franchise.01 Introduction
• Franchise.02 General Strategy Considerations Before, During and After the Deposition
• Franchise.03 Actions by Franchisor to Enforce Rights Under Franchise Agreement
• Franchise.04 Defending Action by Franchisor to Enforce Rights Under
  Franchise Agreement
• Franchise.05 Actions by Franchisee for Recission and Damages Arising from Sale of Franchise
• Franchise.06 Defending Action by Franchisee for Recission and Damages
  Arising from Sale of Franchise
• Franchise.07 Claims Arising from Termination or Nonrenewal of Franchise
• Franchise.08 Competition and Unfair Practices Claims
• Franchise.09 Experts in Franchising Litigation

Chapter 18 - Insurance

• Insur.01 General Considerations
• Insur.02 Personal Insurance
• Insur.03 Liability Insurance
• Insur.04 Casualty Insurance
• Insur.05 Damages in Insurance Litigation
• Insur.06 References

Chapter 19 - Labor Law

• 19.01 Introduction-Limited Use of Discovery
• 19.02 The Private Sector
• 19.03 The Public Sector
• 19.04 Employment-At-Will
• 19.05 Petitions for Election Before the National Labor Relations Board
• 19.06 References

Chapter 19A - Libel And Slander

• Libel.01 Introduction
• Libel.02 The Necessity of Depositions
• Libel.03 The Deposition-Focusing on the Essential Elements
  of a Defamation Claim
• Libel.04 Defenses to Defamation: Strategy of Defense Counsel
• Libel.05 Challenging Defenses to Defamation
• Libel.06 The Plaintiff as "Fair Game"
• Libel.07 Special Deposition Considerations
• Libel.08 References

Volume 6

Table Of Contents

Chapter 20 - Medical Malpractice

• 20.01 Introduction

• 20.02 Conduct of the Deposition: Strategy, Tactics and Style
• 20.03 Development of Defendant Doctor's Background, Training and
  Experience-Plaintiff's Inquiry
• 20.04 Examination of Codefendants
• 20.05 Examination of Experts
• 20.06 Examination of Office Records
• 20.07 Examination of Hospitals and Institutions
• 20.08 Plaintiff's Medical History (Pre-Malpractice)
• 20.09 Critical Events in the Course of Medical Treatment
• 20.10 Conversations
• 20.11 Post-Malpractice Medical Treatment
• 20.12 Specific Areas of Medicine
• 20.13 References

Volume 7

Table Of Contents

Chapter 22 - Personal Injury

• 22.01 Introduction
• 22.02 Common Elements
• 22.03 Motor Vehicles
• 22.04 Premises Liability
• 22.05 Miscellaneous Torts
• 22.06 References

Chapter 23 - Products Liability

• Prod.Liab.01 Introduction
• Prod.Liab.02 Overview of Products Liability Law
• Prod.Liab.03 Affirmative Defenses
• Prod.Liab.04 Identification of Major Issues
• Prod.Liab.05 Expert Witnesses
• Prod.Liab.06 Pre-Deposition Considerations
• Prod.Liab.07 Preparation of Witnesses
• Prod.Liab.08 Conduct of Deposition
• Prod.Liab.09 Illustrative Depositions
• Prod.Liab.10 References

Volume 8

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Chapter 24 - Real Property

• 24.01 Introduction
• 24.02 Adverse Possession
• 24.03 Concurrent Estates and Multiple Ownership
• 24.04 Covenants Running With the Land and Equitable Servitudes
• 24.05 Conveyancing and Recording
• 24.06 Easements, Profits, and Licenses
• 24.07 Interests in Realty
• 24.08 Land Use Controls
• 24.09 Landlord and Tenant
• 24.10 Rights Against Other Landowners
• 24.11 Rights in Water
• 24.12 Sale of Land
• 24.13 Rates and Taxation
• 24.14 Professional Malpractice Related to Realty
• 24.15 References

Chapter 25 - Securities

• 25.01 Overview of the Major Federal Statutes: The 1933 and 1934 Acts
• 25.02 General Strategic and Tactical Considerations
• 25.03 Fraud and Similar Actions: Sections 10(b) of the 1934 Act and 17(a) of the 1933 Act
• 25.04 Proxy Contests
• 25.05 Takeovers and Tender Offers [Reserved]
• 25.06 Insider Trading Litigation [Reserved]
• 25.07 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [Reserved]
• 25.08 Specific Deponents: Special Considerations [Reserved]
• 25.09 Illustrative Depositions
• 25.10 References

Chapter 26 - Unfair Competition

• 26.01 General Introduction: Scope of Topic and Resources
• 26.02 General Discovery and Planning Considerations
• 26.03 Confusion of Source
• 26.04 Injurious Falsehood
• 26.05 Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
• 26.06 Inducing Breach of, and Interference With, Contract
• 26.07 Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• 26.08 Interference With Business Advantage
• 26.09 Illustrative Depositions
• 26.10 References

Volume *

• Index
• Federal and State Deposition laws

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