Considering how stressful this type of thing is (and most lawyers like it that way), this is a breath of fresh air. Was sad to hear that he has died. RIP.
I know that in Supreme Court transcripts, the reporter sometimes writes "Laughter" or "General laughter" in parentheses. Take a look at page 20 of this one: www.supremecourt.gov/pdfs/transcripts/1987/86-1278_12-02-1987.pdf
Let me translate this comedy show for everyone. The Doctor fucked something up so royally, that both sides know he is going to lose. It's a civil claim so it isn't like the Doctor is in fear of losing his license. All both sides have to do now is settle with his malpractice insurance, which is probably represented by one of the lawyers sitting in the room. Then the lawyers take their cut and convince the patient that it's a good deal.
Exactly. Brilliant summary and scathing indictment of the civil justice system. By the way, yes, I know it’s a 7 year old comment but 1) the system has, if anything, gotten worse, and 2) blame RU-vid, I didn’t write the algo that suggested this to me.
For all commenting on the professionalism of this and taking offense, it is a practice deposition conducted by the attorney or team that will be representing the doctor in a civil suite. It is not a formal deposition merely a practice session.
@@bpmarshall Yes, it seems so, as opposing counsel is present, and stating objections. They wouldn't be there for a practice. Surprised there isn't a Date/Time stamp. Wonder how many women found this to be funny. I wasn't impressed.
Lol! This appears to be a legal team coaching their client for an upcoming deposition. I seriously doubt you will find lawyers appearing for a formal declaration in Tropical, short sleeve shirts and cracking-wise ... for the record ....
I filed complaints against a couple of youtube videos that were deceptive in thumbnail and description and content. Wish there was more than than thumb up for hitting the trifecta of exceeding expectations. One of the best "selected short subjects" I've ever seen here.
To all the sillys, the reason they are not really giving a shit is because its a deposition. The guy asking the off color question was the interrogator, he decides what parts of the written transcript are submitted for trial (assuming this didn't go to settlement which it seemed it was going too). Its not uncommon practice to soften a deponent up a bit by throwing some weird stuff at them. The other lawyer also did his job by objecting to form which is all he can do and all a good professional would do.
Unprofessional? Perhaps. But it never hurts to try to break the ice with a good joke. Depositions are stressful environments. Even the deposing attorney wants the deponent to feel comfortable (Even better when the deponent believes the deposing attorney is on their side). If that means a little more money for merely seconds worth of seemingly unnecessary talk, then so be it. It may have enabled your attorney to gather far more information than being either bullying or straight to the point.
willgtl Yeah, nothing like a good joke about your Hyman being broken when your being accused of rape. Funny stuff. I would find it hilarious if not for the seriousness of the charges, and how the joke could be interpreted in light of the charges.
This is a civil malpractice case. We work on contingency fee, meaning we take about 1/3 of whatever we get from the settlement or jury verdict. Nothing if we lose. But good for you counting other people’s money!
That's my dad. He was coming up in the pro-stock circuit. Last race of the season, he was coming into the final turn when a driver named Kenny Linder tapped his bumper and put him into the wall at a hundred and twenty miles an hour. I watched my father burn to death. I can still remember him screaming. The people who were there said my father died long before the tanks blew. They said it was me that was screaming.
Deposition will be the worst thing you ever experienced. No rules....did you stay in a hotel last night? Did you go to the bar? They have your bar bill. You will be asked how many drinks you had, and if you are alcoholic and God knows what else. Deposition is the lawyer's chance to destroy you, your credibility and your life if they can. Brutal!
There was a woman and she seemed a little shocked but laughed. I think that the gentlemen also phrased his words in a professional manner so as to not offend.
I too have done thousands of depos. In my experience, the attorney who actually does show up in a coat and tie either takes himself too seriously or thinks way too highly of himself, but usually both. In Texas, we tend to be more informal and less stuffy. Thank goodness. In anything you do in life, there is no reason it cannot be fun. Lighten up, people.
It also depends on who the lawyer works for and who is on the other side, and whether the client is appearing and the client's expectations. It really all depends. Usually I am business casual with a jacket but this guy was dressed for the beach ⛱️
In any situation this would be considered as contempt of Justice in France the judicial authorities and the Justice Department would have taken measure against …
I'm saying that France's legal system, beheadings of impetuous cake eaters notwithstanding, is much better-versed and can probably see its way to clear to make room for even the most minute procedural niceties bc they never have to worry about a juice backup, theyre always getting laid and much of the time, not by their own wives, unlike THE GOP at the time of Bush43 who made the judiciary (a fucking fine at that) Republican Heavy and whose supreme commander successfully did an endrun around our Constitution, the founding document.
Don't be fooled about our "system", or rather systems : since 1789 we experienced all forms of modern government : constitutional monarchy, parliamentary republic, federalist government, triumvirate, dictatorship,, empire, absolute monarchy, parliamentary monarchy, presidential republic… As for man / woman representation we fare no better than you : the "Rights of Man" were basically the rights of men… As for the situation you are now … we are many to fear its outcome. I mean, we are many in Europe.
@66912280 THe Doctor did not look like he was very amused... I think he was in shock and just went along with the others because they thought the comment was so funny.
What's the difference between an incompetent and an incompetent in a suit? What's the difference between a good attorney and a good attorney in a T-shirt?
