Bad Deposition Conduct and Its Consequences
The State Bar of California has adopted Attorney Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism. Beginning in 2014, the oath for new lawyers to the bar was amended to reflect this growing emphasis on professionalism: "As an officer of the court, I will strive to conduct myself at all times with dignity, courtesy, and integrity." One area of litigation that is rife with the potential for incivility or abuse is depositions. Depositions can be a valuable tool to obtain evidence and
