MYTH #1 ABOUT CASE VALUE Many defendants are unwilling to pay a fair value for claims without the full weight of evidence and testimony supporting a plaintiff’s case. As a result, far too many claims fail to be resolved in settlement or mediation when it would be in the best interests of all parties to reach a fair compromise. It
7 Best Practices for Remote Video Depositions When everyone began sheltering in place amidst the corona virus outbreak last spring, the wheels of litigation came to a grinding halt. Attorneys had to find new ways to conduct discovery and meet case deadlines while adhering to various stay-at-home orders. Now, remote video depositions have become a practical workaround during this global
Why Day One is the Most Important Day of a Big Case A great case comes in the door with strong liability and significant damages. The kind of case you might consider for a settlement documentary to be used at or in advance of mediation. With the best of intentions, you map out in your head the visuals you’ll want.
We have successfully completed our first-ever remote settlement documentary project in New Zealand and Brazil. It was quite a challenge with one plaintiff living in New Zealand and another plaintiff living near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The attorneys were looking for a comprehensive, case presentation settlement documentary for each, including interviews and Day In The Life video but there is no
As we are reach the 3rd phase of reopening guidelines by Governor Eric Holcomb, it seems that courts are moving towards remote mediations and trials. Last week, the Indiana Court of Appeals heard it’s first virtual argument via remote video teleconferencing. The move comes in response to social distancing precautions taken due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Zoom Platforms #1
Pandemic Considerations For Producing A Settlement Documentary The Covid-19 pandemic has turned things upside down for everyone in so many ways. Mediation and trials have been pushed back, and many facets of litigation have been affected. As we move towards fewer restrictions, make sure this time of uncertainty doesn’t compound the losses for your plaintiff. Further delays in cases might
5 REASONS TO CONSIDER REMOTE VIDEO DEPOSITIONS With Covid-19 restrictions and challenges, we implemented ‘Remote Video Depositions’ for our clients. Remote Video Depositions will help you meet discovery deadlines while allowing all parties involved to abide by stay-at-home directives and social distancing. we have highlighted 5 reasons to consider when hiring us for your remote video depositions 1. ONE CALL,
As the stay at home restrictions in Indiana are relaxed over the next few weeks, you may find yourself with more flexibility in the way your video depositions are conducted. At Image Resources, we offer 3 best options for video depositions to meet the needs of our clients and provide maximum impact. 3 BEST OPTIONS FOR VIDEO DEPOSITIONS 1. Lockdown
We hear from our sources that several insurance carriers have banned the use of Zoom due to security concerns. The short list of carriers includes State Farm, GEICO, Hudson Insurance and Auto-Owners. There may be others. We are aggressively exploring alternatives to Zoom that can be used as platforms for you to continue work on your cases in compliance with
One of the stumbling blocks many attorneys have about using Zoom for a deposition is how to handle exhibits. We have done the research, explored what Zoom has to offer, and talked to many attorneys about what they need. While everything about the ‘new normal’ is a work in progress, we do have some methods for exhibit handling. The