I did it once - it took 2 or 3 hours *it was quite a while back and I do not
remember)
there were no significant expenses - the depo was in Boston & my only
expense was a few hours parking - the depo was done in the office of the
law firm that was providing the IETF with pro-bono legal services at the time
Scott
On Jul 22, 2012, at 3:58 PM, John R Levine wrote:
>>> For people with unique skills or knowledge, $800/hr is not unusual.
>>> So long as the rate is published ahead of time, you're not going to
>>> get much argument. ("Yes, we know it's high. But we've already told
>>> you how to download stuff yourself for free.")
>>
>> Please note : out of pocket expenses (if someone has to travel to a
>> hearing, say) would be reimbursed, but
>> IETF volunteers will not be paid from these fees.
>
> If you know, how often have people been deposed on behalf of the
> IETF, and how long does it typically take?
>
> My thought is that in a depo or trial, the other side pays both for the
> expenses and the time of the person being deposed, so it would be good idea
> to say up front here's what it'll cost if you want a live witness.
>
> Regards,
> John Levine, jo...@taugh.com, Taughannock Networks, Trumansburg NY
> "I dropped the toothpaste", said Tom, crestfallenly.
