Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Diary of a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit 10 Other Discovery-Depositions On 05.21.13, In Diary of a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit by Carolyn E . Wright As discussed previously the parties may conduct discovery” of the case to prepare for trial . In sum , the goal is to learn what are the other side’s strengths and weaknesses , which may prompt settlement before . trial In addition to the written discovery tools available , a party may , by oral questions , depose any person , including a party , according to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30 The deponent’s attendance may be compelled by subpoena under Rule 45 During