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Ethical Witness Preparation

Ethical Witness Preparation

Written by: Holland & Knight
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In the Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small addresses the main ethical issues that arise in witness preparation. Mr. Small dives into the extreme case of perjured testimony, the four horsemen of the lying witness apocalypse, the Massachusetts example of approaching perjured testimony, preparation versus improper coaching and ethical conduct in the deposition room.

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Episodes
  • Ethical Deposition Conduct

    Ethical Deposition Conduct
    Oct 23 2023
    This episode was originally released on July 14, 2022 | In the final episode of Holland & Knight's "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "The Ethical Witness: Ethical Deposition Conduct," litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the importance of ethical conduct during a deposition. Mr. Small notes that lawyers must understand the rules governing conduct and be able to clearly explain it to the witness. He then provides a clear example of what not to do in a deposition, before examining three areas that raise the most common conduct issues.
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    7 mins
  • Finding the Balance

    Finding the Balance
    Oct 23 2023
    This episode was originally released on June 30, 2022 | In the fourth episode of Holland & Knight's "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "Finding the Balance," litigation attorney Dan Small draws a parallel between witness preparation and translating different languages. Mr. Small also references the Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers to emphasize the importance of telling the truth.
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    6 mins
  • A Tortured Journey with the Lying Witness

    A Tortured Journey with the Lying Witness
    Oct 23 2023
    This episode was originally released on June 17, 2022 | In the third episode of Holland & Knight's "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "A Tortured Journey with the Lying Witness," litigation attorney Dan Small takes an in-depth look at a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule and the impact it can have in civil and criminal cases.
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    7 mins
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