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August 6, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Arkansas

Errata Sheets in Arkansas are governed statutorily by Arkansas’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(e). Ark. Code Ann. § 5-30(e) (West 2017). This rule requires that the deposition transcript be submitted to the witness if either the witness or one of the parties so requests before the deposition is completed. Id. If the request is made, the witness will be

August 6, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Colorado

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Colorado’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-33-615 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or when the court orders on its own. Id. The rule has three exceptions

August 5, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Alaska

Errata Sheets in Alaska are governed statutorily by the Alaska Court Rules, Rule 30(e). Alaska Stat. Ann. Ct. Rules § 30 (West 2017). This rule requires that if either the deponent or one of the parties requests before the completion of the deposition, the transcript should be submitted to the deponent to review. Id. The deponent will have 30 days

August 5, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Arizona

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Arizona’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 6-615 (2017). This rule requires that courts exclude a witness from the courtroom to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or on its own order. Id. The rule has five exceptions, and expert witnesses fall under

August 4, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Federal Court?

Rule 26(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that parties submit written reports for all expert witnesses they except to testify in a given case. FED. R. CIV. P. 26(a)(2). The report must contain a number of things, including a “statement of the compensation to be paid for the study and testimony in the case.” Id. Rule 26(b)

August 4, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Alabama

Errata Sheets in Alabama are governed statutorily by Alabama’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30. ALA. CODE § 5-30(e) (2017). Rule 30(e) states that once the transcript is complete it should be given to the witness to examine and read unless the witness or both parties have agreed to waive this step. Id. The witness can make changes in form

August 4, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Alaska

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Alaska’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. ALASKA STAT. ANN. § 6-615 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or through an order of its own. Id. The rule has four exceptions and experts

August 3, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in California?

California’s Code of Civil Procedure governs what information is discoverable in regard to expert witnesses. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 843 (West 2017). § 843 requires that in regard to financial information, the amount that a witness is compensated to testify must be disclosed. Id. Further, § 2017.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure states that any information that is

August 3, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Alabama

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Alabama’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. ALA. CODE § 6-615 (2017). This rules allows the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when a party requests or the court can order it on its own. Id. The rule has four exceptions and the

August 2, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Utah

Errata Sheets in Utah are governed statutorily by Rule 30(e) of Utah’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Utah Code Ann. § 5-30 (West 2017). This Rule states that witnesses can make changes to the transcript in either form or substance. Id. To do so, the witness must sign a statement of the changes and provide reasons for the changes to the