Participating in a deposition is often "unchartered territory" for a South Dakota business. Deposition testimony is different from actual court testimony - the type you see in television and movies.
For a South Dakota business participating in a deposition, knowing what to expect, how to prepare, and the best ways to give direct, truthful answers will make the process more comfortable and result in better deposition testimony.
A recent edition of Inside Counsel Magazine provides a nice explanation of some "do's and dont's" for effective deposition preparation and participation.
