Categories : Legal Ethics
Excessive Deposition Delays Without Sufficient Justification Leads to Terminating Sanctions
By Carole J. Buckner
Creed-21 v. City of Wildomar, 2017 WL 5484032,provides salient reminders regarding complying with local rules, scheduling depositions and most importantly, complying with court orders to avoid sanctions. The case also implicates the ethical duty of competence in managing one’s schedule, even when emergencies may arise.