Tag Archives: depositions

The thrill of discovery…and the agonizing work to discover a smoking gun

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Naomi

According to the Daily News, “City may again face fatal-crane lawsuit.” You might remember that in 2008, two construction workers died when an enormous building crane that had been inadequately maintained collapsed on them. The families of the workers sued. … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Investigation: Investigate Yourself

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Naomi

We should set aside a room, just for ourselves, at the back of the shop, keeping it entirely free and establishing there our true liberty, our principal solitude and asylum…We have a soul able to turn in on herself; she … Continue reading →

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Finding and understanding lawyers: two contrasting interactions

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Naomi

‘I remember a teacher we had when I first went to the Inns of Court, Serjeant Hampton. He taught us evidence. He had a saying. “In any investigation, what are the most relevant circumstances? None,” he would bark in reply. … Continue reading →

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