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From 100 days through Opening Statement: Course 1: Final Prep and Theme Fine-Tuning

Finalize expert witness lists, exhibit lists, & motions in limine for trial prep. Learn strategies for effective deposition & motion timing.

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From 100 days through Opening Statement: Course 1: Final Prep and Theme Fine-Tuning

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  1. From 100 days through Opening Statement:Course 1: Final Prep and Theme Fine-Tuning Topics: Expert depositions Exhibit lists Motions in limine Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  2. Expert Witnesses Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  3. Timing • Early disclosure stipulation? • When to start • Who goes first • Expert containment • Scope of opinions • Scope of expertise Issues Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  4. Note issues for motions in limine • Kelly/Frye challenges • “Close” deposition for Kennemur motion • Easterby v. Clark (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 772, 780-781 Issues Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  5. Exhibit Lists Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  6. Consider a Running List from Start of Case • Start Early and Involve the Trial Attorneys • Premarking: Consult the Clerk • Use Existing Lists as Checklist • Medical Record Summaries • Discovery Logs/Databases • Incorporate existing notes and descriptions • “Real” v. Exhaustive • Organize by Issues (e.g., liability and damages) • Organize by Witness Creation Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  7. Example of Exhibit List Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  8. Key Documents • Deposition Excerpts • Prepare depo outline while considering trial use • Framing question and answer for trial use • Opposing party: “Any purpose” [CCP § 2025.620(b)] • Cross-examination preparation • Demonstratives Integration with Technology Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  9. Motions in Limine Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  10. Timing • Possible Meet-and-Confer Requirement (e.g., Los Angeles Co. Rule 8.92) • Stipulate? (Whether required or not) • If you stipulate, make sure there’s a record • Kelly v. New West Federal Savings (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 659[demonstrates misuse and abuse of motions in limine ](e.g., Sonoma County local local rules) Check Local Rules Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  11. Jury Questionnaire • “Hot Button” issues • Relate to theme • Voir Dire Issues (e.g., # of challenges) • Demonstratives in Opening • Recurrent Issues in Case Type • MIL Checklist Common Motions Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

  12. Example of MIL Checklist Cynthia McGuinn ● Miles Cooper ● Daniel Pleasant ● Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn ● 415.398.5398 ● mc.team@rftmlaw.com

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