A deposition may be taken without leave of court under Rule 26(a) only if the

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Under Rule 26(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a deposition may be taken without leave of court after the parties have conducted their Rule 26(f) conference, also known as the planning meeting. This rule does not restrict depositions based on the deponent being a party, whether the deponent has an attorney, or the location of the deposition.

A Deposition May Be Taken Without Leave of Court Under