Local Rule B-7030-1: CONDUCT OF DEPOSITIONS

B-7030-1. CONDUCT OF DEPOSITIONS

(a) Questions About an Asserted Privilege Counsel may question a deponent who refuses to answer a question on the basis of privilege about information related to the appropriateness of the privilege, including whether:

(1) the privilege applies under the circumstances;

(2) the privilege has been waived; or

(3) circumstances exist to overcome a claim of qualified privilege.

(b) Private Conference Regarding a Pending Question Counsel for a deponent may not initiate a private conference with the deponent during the deposition about a pending question except to determine whether to assert a claim of privilege.

(c) Raising Objections with the Court A party may recess a deposition to submit an objection by phone to a Judge if the objection:

(1) could cause the deposition to be terminated; and

(2) can be resolved without submitting written materials to the Court.

(d) Scheduling Depositions Counsel shall make a good faith effort to schedule depositions in a manner that avoids scheduling conflicts. No deposition will be scheduled on less than 14 days' notice unless agreed by counsel or the Court orders otherwise.