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Planning for Depositions in Spain (Updated 2017)
Planning for depositions in Europe can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, coordinating depositions in Spain is not too different from planning depositions in the U.S. Spain is one of the parties to The Hague Evidence Convention which permits...
Travel Adventures: Food on the Go
My personal favourite part of visiting new countries is trying new food. I'm usually willing to try almost anything, so I'm pretty adventurous. Every once in a while though, you run into a dish that requires an extraordinary amount of bravery or, as I've heard it...
Indian E-Visas – Application Overview
By Katelin Myers In a recent blog, we discussed some of the most challenging countries to take international depositions – one of which was the exotic nation of India. Besides requiring prior permission from the Indian Central Authority, all deposition attendees must...
Travel Adventures: The Naked Man Festival in Japan
On February 10th, a series of happy accidents that stemmed from a trip to Nagahama for an Ume plum bonsai exhibition of all things left me in Nagoya wondering what to do the next day. We were on a castle tour, as we sometimes are, and Nagoya had to get crossed off the...
3 Important Tips for Depositions in Norway (Updated 2017)
Norway, on the westernmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula, allows voluntary depositions of willing witnesses, regardless of the witness’ nationality. Norway is famous for long winter nights and seemingly endless summer days, breathtaking fjords, fishy cuisine, and,...
Four Critical Components in Scheduling International Deposition Locations
One of the hurdles to tackle when planning for international depositions is the search for the right location. For someone scheduling their first deposition in Tampere, for example, this can be a bit like chasing a shadow in a fog. Here are four points to consider...
International Depositions: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
By Katelin Myers Should I stay or should I go? Not only is this a catchy 1980s hit single, but it’s also a common question from attorneys and paralegals when planning depositions abroad. With the advancement of video streaming technology, counsel will often elect to...
Mission Impossible: Date Blocked in Japan
By Katelin Myers The seemingly impossible has happened - you finally land the perfect dates to take your Japanese depositions! The deponents are available, there are no disputes with any of the parties, and you even found a direct, economical flight directly to Tokyo....
Preparing for Depositions in Finland! (Updated 2017)
Finland is an enviable destination for depositions. First of all, there is plenty of coffee! Finns drink more coffee than any other nation in the world. No one will have any issues remaining alert through a deposition in this country. In seriousness, though, Finland...
Changing Times: Taking Depositions in Cuba
By Neal Price It’s time to face facts - the geopolitical landscape is changing. From BREXIT to the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, both of which came as a shock to people around the world, it’s apparent, as we say in the South,...