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The Importance of the Court Reporter’s Neutrality

Court reporters are the “keepers of the record.” Their impartiality is one of the three legs upon which the American justice system stands.

Divorce and Depositions: What You Need To Know

Getting to the truth of the matter in a divorce is key. Guest author Russell Knight discusses divorce and the role discovery and depositions play in the process.

Taking Depositions of Remote Witnesses in Truly Remote Places

To take a deposition of a remote witness, mobile videoconferencing is a great option when travel is not an option and traditional videoconferencing is tough.

Preparing For That First Court Reporting Assignment

Planet Depos wishes to share with court reporting interns the following tips to help them transition from their student role to the official reporter on any assignment: As you begin your internship, prepare to upgrade from your student version of software to a...

The Amazing Globetrotting Court Reporters (Updated)

These days, with transnational litigation a fairly common occurrence, depositions are often in far-away locations, and our reporters are ready to go.

3 Tips for Taking Depositions in Hong Kong (Updated)

Here are several tried-and-tested tips for saving time and money for your client when taking depositions in Hong Kong.

How To Take A Deposition in Israel

Israel is a land rich in history, drawing pilgrims of varying faiths from far-reaching parts of the world to her sacred sites. Israel holds natural wonders, from the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth in any landmass, with the highest concentration of salt of any...