Leveraging Depositions at Trial: Impeachment, Refreshing Recollection, Offer of Proof, Admissions, Unavailable Witness
Recording of a 90-minute CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will discuss the strategic and practical use of deposition testimony at trial under FRCP 32 and comparable state evidence rules. The program will cover using deposition testimony for impeachment, refreshing recollection, offer of proof, admission of a party opponent, and unavailable witness. The program will discuss litigation tactics and whether to use deposition testimony at trial.
Outline
- Opening statements
- Impeachment by a prior inconsistent statement
- Refreshing recollection
- Offer of proof
- Admission of a party opponent
- Unavailable witnesses
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- When is deposition testimony admissible at trial?
- Factors to decide whether to use deposition testimony at trial
- When using deposition testimony at trial is not advisable
Faculty
Michael R. Gordon
Founder and Managing Partner
GordonLaw
Mr. Gordon has been representing businesses and individuals in all aspects of dispute avoidance and resolution since... | Read More
Mr. Gordon has been representing businesses and individuals in all aspects of dispute avoidance and resolution since 1989. Some examples of the matters Mr. Gordon has handled include acting as lead litigation counsel for a major foreign bank sued for billions of dollars in connection with the bankruptcy of a large telecom company, successfully fending off a $100 million lender liability case against one of the five largest U.S. banks, and obtaining a $48 million judgment against a large California real estate developer. He is a frequent speaker and writer on a variety of topics related to litigation and is the former Co-Chair of the Commercial Disputes Practice Group at a global, AmLaw 100 law firm.
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Jennifer Hurley McGay
Partner
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles
Ms. Hurley McGay litigates a wide range of complex matters in both state and federal trial and appellate courts,... | Read More
Ms. Hurley McGay litigates a wide range of complex matters in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, including more than 15 years of experience defending federal and state securities law claims, as well as experience litigating bankruptcy and a variety of common law claims. Her practice includes litigation involving structured products, such as CDOs, asset-backed securities and swaps
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