Tricks Lawyers Use in Depositions

Depositions are extremely important in the court system because they allow lawyers to question witnesses, acquire evidence, and affect the course of a case. Lawyers use several methods to ensure that depositions are as fruitful as possible in the context of pre-trial discovery. In this article, we explore the strategies that attorneys employ to successfully negotiate and glean information from these high-stakes hearings.

Introduction to Depositions

Definition and Purpose

The purpose of a deposition is to collect the sworn evidence of witnesses in a court case in an orderly fashion. Under oath and with a court reporter present to document the proceedings, these hearings take place outside of the courtroom, generally …

Boost Your Career with a Postgraduate Programme in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is rapidly transforming the technology landscape, revolutionising how businesses store, manage, and process their data. As cloud-based solutions become essential across industries, the demand for skilled professionals in this field has surged. For individuals seeking to enhance their expertise and advance their careers, the University of Texas offers a robust postgraduate (PG) programme in cloud computing. This comprehensive programme provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fast-growing cloud computing sector.

Why the University of Texas Stands Out in Cloud Computing Education

The University of Texas has earned a reputation for its cutting-edge technology programmes, and its PG i…

Bed Sore Prevention: Best Tips And Techniques

Have you ever wondered about the importance of preventing bed sores and how it could significantly improve the quality of life for those at risk?

Pressure sores, also known as bed sores, can be painful and debilitating, affecting an individual who spends extended periods of time in bed or confined to a wheelchair. 

Continue reading the post to explore some of the key tips and techniques for pressure sore prevention.

Let’s start to discover ways to enhance your loved one’s comfort and well-being, but before that, find out some of the common sites of these pressure ulcers. 

Common Sites

For wheelchair users, bedsores occur over the following body parts:

Tailbone
Buttocks 
Backs of arms and legs (where they rest against the chair)
Shoulde…

LESOTHO: AIDS Orphans get Helping Hand

Letuka Mahe

MASERU, Nov 5 2009 (IPS) – Fifteen-year-old Ntsebeng Tlokotsi* sighs with relief as she is given 140 dollars. Along with it she receives a bag of maize meal and cooking oil. It is a government handout, and she qualifies for this only because both her parents are dead.
Ntsebeng Tlokotsi is one of the first 5,000 beneficiaries of Lesotho's new child grant. Credit: Letuka Mahe/IPS

Ntsebeng Tlokotsi is one of the first 5,000 beneficiaries of Lesotho’s new child grant. Credit: Letuka Mahe/IPS

Tlokotsi s mother died four years ago, and her f…

Reimagining Food Systems in the Midst of a Hunger Crisis

WASHINGTON, Jun 3 2011 (IPS) – Today one billion people are living in hunger, not because of scarcity of production or a shortage of food on shelves in the global marketplace, but because they lack the most basic purchasing power needed to acquire it , Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, said Thursday.
Enter the Transnationals
At a panel entitled “Feeding the World While Caring for the Planet”, representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development joined with De Schutter to discuss the U.S. government’s latest Feed the Future Initiative.
While seemingly aligned with the policies and recommendations of leading ecological and environmental experts, the initiative has generated tremendous controversy since Rajiv Shah,…

Motorcycle Diaries with a Twist

NEW DELHI, India, May 31 2021 (IPS) – Four women, two motorbikes, 64 districts and a journey of a lifetime, this is the story of Dr. Sakia Haque from Bangladesh. In November 2016, Dr Haque co-founded “Travelettes of Bangladesh Bhromon Konya,” a women s only group, with the motto of “empowering women through travelling.” This platform is not just an ordinary online travel group, but it is a platform of connection, sisterhood and networking of almost 60,000 girls and women in Bangladesh that empowers them by teaching them to raise their voices and encourages them to step out of their comfort zones and to “go see the world”.

Dr. Sakia Haque

“I believe motorc…