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Ask HN: Who is being deposed? (October 2026)
176 points by whoisdeposed 18 hours ago | 257 comments

Please lead with the matter, venue, and whether you are a party or a third-party witness. REMOTE is fine if the court allows it. Only post if you are personally being deposed; no posts on behalf of your goat (see Scapegoat's terms). One post per founder per matter, please. Readers: don't reply to ask for details. They can't give them. That's what "on advice of counsel" means.


caspian_ggb 18 hours ago

Golden Goose Biologics (YC W23) | In re: Consumer Kit Returns | N.D. Cal. | Party | ONSITE

Second deposition this quarter. Topics are expected to include what we knew about the mail, when we knew it, and a specific USPS sorting facility in Oakland. We're also hiring (see Who's Hiring thread). Great culture, strong stomachs.

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barnaby_k 17 hours ago

Kindling (YC S24) | 14 separate state matters | Party | REMOTE (they take turns)

I've started recognizing the court reporters. One of them bought a policy.

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toobig_cordelia 17 hours ago

TooBig (YC W23) | Senate Banking Committee | Not technically a deposition | ONSITE

Third appearance. At this point they've given me a parking spot. Reminder that we've never had a customer fail.

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anon_founder_s23 16 hours ago

[Sealed] (YC S23) | [Sealed] | S.D. Fla. | Party | ONSITE

Can't say much. Asset-backed lending space. If you know, you know. Both of you.

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first_timer_w26 15 hours ago

First deposition next week (third-party witness, thankfully). Any tips from the veterans here?

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second_time_defendant 15 hours ago

Answer only the question asked. "Do you know what time it is?" is a yes-or-no question. Pause before every answer so your lawyer can object. Never guess. And do not, under any circumstances, say "as I said in Slack."

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first_timer_w26 14 hours ago

What should I wear?

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second_time_defendant 14 hours ago

No.

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modhaz 14 hours ago

Reminder: the companion thread "Ask HN: Who wants to be deposed?" was a mistake and has been removed.

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