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• In Litigation, An Early Case Assessment Could Save you Money, Headaches, and Even Your Company ( May 2005 )
  Blaine D. Edwards of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.

  Whether your company is being sued for $250 or $250 million, the first thing you will think about is whether you have any actual liability - if the case has any merit. The second thing you need to think about is how you are going to manage the litigation and control its costs and impact on your business. The key to managing litigation lies in your ability to take control of the case.

• But Wait… There's More… Can a Witness Make Substantive Changes To His Deposition Testimony After the Fact? ( October 2002 )
  Andrea T. Vavonese of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

  You are on top of the world. You have just taken a great deposition of a key witness for the opposing side. But wait! There's more! The witness, who elected to read and sign his transcript, has changed his testimony to something much less helpful to you and indeed selfserving. And he did this in the luxury of his own surroundings and with 30 days to contemplate his choice of words (and consult with his lawyer). But, you think, that can't possibly be allowed. Think again.

• Trial Practice in Illinois: Why Does a Lawsuit Take So Long? ( October 2000 )
  Harvey L. Walner & Associates, Ltd.

  You were seriously injued due to someone's negligence. You picture yourself walking .

• Guidelines For Giving Your Deposition ( August 2000 )
  Leonard M. Roth, Attorney at Law

  WHAT IS A DEPOSITION A deposition is your testimony, under oath. You will be asked questions by the opposing atto.

• FAQ's About the Progress of Your Lawsuit ( May 2000 )
  Stephens & Stephens

  Is it likely that my case can be settled out of court? Yes. Stephens & Stephens makes every effort to reach a fa.

• Secrets to Effective Trial Preparation ( October 1999 )
  Lawrence R. Booth of Booth & Koskoff

  The raw material used in trial, which is created during the course of investigation, discovery and trial preparati.

• Under Attack… Personal Injury Cases ( September 1999 )
  Law Offices of Kenneth A. Satin

  Your private life is being examined. People are checking your background. Your credit is being analyzed and your .

• What is a Deposition? ( August 1999 )
  Harold Chu, Attorney at Law, ALC

  News accounts of some recent high profile cases have reported the taking of a deposition of a .