NOTICE OF CLE PROGRAM
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6): Impact of Recent Amendment and Best Practices
Friday, April 9, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Presenters:
• Brian J. Butler, Esq. (Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC)
• John G. Powers, Esq. (Hancock & Estabrook, LLP)
Program Summary: Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) can be a useful tool in commercial
litigation because it allows litigants to demand that an organization party designate a
representative(s) to testify regarding the organization’s knowledge on discoverable issues. A
significant amendment of Rule 30(b)(6) that went into effect on December 1, 2020, imposes new
requirements on litigants to confer about the topics and proposed deponents prior to the
deposition. This program will inform about the recent amendment, and will provide best practice
tips for discovery using to this Rule.
Agenda:
12:00 – 12:05: Introduction of Speakers and Topic
12:05 – 12:35 pm: Discussion about the Dec. 1, 2020 amendment of Rule 30(b)(6) 12:35 – 1:05
pm: Panel Discussion – Practice Tips
1:05 – 1:15 pm: Question & Answer Opportunity
This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board
for 1.5 hours of Law Practice Management CLE credit. This program is appropriate for newly
admitted and experienced attorneys. This is a single program; no partial credit will be awarded.
As this webinar will be presented via Zoom, a code will be provided, which must be used to claim
CLE credit. This program is complimentary to all NDNY-FCBA
Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 5, 2021
REGISTRATION: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehk13bet70058c4d&llr=wykvxteab