The debate continues—when may you discuss substantive issues with your client–deponent during deposition breaks? Some federal district courts, such as the District of South Carolina (L.R. 30.09(E)), flat-out prohibit it by local rule. Other courts apply common law and tend to follow either the strict prohibition announced in Hall v.
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