Cross Examination in Trucking Cases
Runtime: 3:12:30
Performed by: Roger Dodd & Joe Fried
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Integrating the Specific Narrative Into Major Cross-Examinations at Depositions and Trial
Narrowing the Focus Within the Narrative
Examples of Fatigued Drivers, Extreme Caution, Scanning While Driving, and Attitude While Driving
Making Adverse Witnesses Want to Like You on Cross
Measuring Tone, Conversation, and Personalization
Having a Plan
Sudden Emergencies
Knowing When to Hold Back Techniques From Deposition
Sequencing
Goals at Deposition
Objections at Depositions
Managing Fear While on Cross
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 2 of 6)
Presented by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 2—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Objections that Impact Cross-Examination in Depositions and Trial
The Three Rules
Bias, Interest, Motive
‘Chapters’ I
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 3 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 3—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
‘Chapters’ II
‘Chapters’ Nuances
‘Chapters’ Relationship to Opening Statements
Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 1 of 4)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 1: Emphasis on Remote (Zoom) Cross featuring Spontaneous Loops and 20 Ways to Keep Control of a Witness
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
One Complete Integrated Trial System
Keep Quality, but Save Time in Preparation
Controlling Ourselves – Reduce Our Fear and Anxiety
The Skill of Listening in Cross-Examination
Loops
Double Loops - Works on Expert Cross-Examination
Spontaneous Loops
Control Techniques in Zoom Applications
Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 2 of 4)
Featuring: Chuck Rathburn
Episode 2: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Constructive Cross-Examination in both Depositions and Trial
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Verbal Requests for Admissions on Cross-Examination at Depositions
Listening in Cross-Examination
Storytelling
Neuroscience
Word Selection
Making Their Expert Our Expert
Chapters in Depositions and in Zoom Depositions
Chapters Based on Feelings
Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 3 of 4)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 3: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Preparations Before the Camera Rolls and Other Considerations
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Techniques that Work Better in Zoom
Zoom Fatigue and Solutions
Distractions Compared to Live Venues
Zoom Focus is Different
Distractions That Can be Controlled or Eliminated
Solutions when Technology Fails
Establishing Protocols that work on Zoom
Being Responsible for Entire Team
Cross-Talk in Zoom