The Litigation War Room

Maxwell Goss
The Litigation War Room

Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.

  1. Deposition Mastery with Shane Read

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    Deposition Mastery with Shane Read

    On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques. "One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane ReadMax and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one. 00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed 00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies 01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career 03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony 04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition 07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques 17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions 20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses 24:47 The Importance of Preparation 25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony 27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning 31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition 34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room 38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions 40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions 43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Shane Read bio page ShaneRead.com Winning at Deposition Turning Points at Trial Shane Read on X  Shane Read on LinkedIn ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. ----- Show Website X LinkedIn Facebook —-- Episode website

    47 min
  2. HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas

    22 OCT

    HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas

    On this podcast episode, litigation attorney Maxwell Goss hosts the insightful and funny Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady. Suzanne has had a multifaceted career as an HR writer, keynote speaker, webinar company owner, and improvisational comedian.   Suzanne brings serious insights and her own witty brand of advice to a host of HR topics, including common mistakes employers make that can lead to lawsuits, the changing world of non-compete agreements, and the challenges of remote work. Suzanne also offers her candid (“Sorry if this gets you canceled, Max!”) views on gender and age discrimination and the impact of artificial intelligence in HR, and provides practical advice on handling employee terminations.   The personal anecdotes and valuable insights that Max and Suzanne share make this a great listen for litigating attorneys, HR professionals, and anyone interested in becoming a savvier, more effective leader in the workplace. 00:18 Meet Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady 02:12 What improv has to do with Leadership Training 04:29 Why 'Evil HR Lady'? 05:42 Human resources and legal intersections 07:50 Common HR missteps and how to avoid them 22:14 The use and abuse of AI in employee recruiting 23:21 The career impact of parenthood 24:03 AI and gender bias in the workplace 27:57 Legal complications created by remote work 35:36 The changing landscape of non-compete agreements 40:17 Best practices for employee termination 44:57 Suzanne’s final thoughts

    45 min
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Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.

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