Planet Depos Blog
News from Around the PlanetWalking through the Steps to Depositions in Japan
The extra steps involved with depositions in Japan can be taken in stride with proper planning and a little help from the right court reporting agency. Planet Depos International Scheduling Manager Neal Price simplifies those steps in this helpful video: Obtaining the...
Aristotle and Depositions
In my freshman year in college, Philosophy 101 was a required course. I tolerated Socrates and Plato, but Aristotle was someone I could actually read and enjoy. Mind you, I didn’t pore over his Nicomachean Ethics as I do annually with Gone With The Wind, but I could...
Singapore Ranks #1 in Recent Survey of Expats
By Neal Price A most interesting report showing results of a survey was just released by HSBC. In the Expat Explorer Survey, created to measure which countries are the most enjoyable to expats, HSBC shares results in three categories - Economics, Experience, and...
Hangeul Proclamation Day
By Suzanne Quinson October 9th marks the date that Hangeul (meaning great script) was originally proclaimed the writing system for the Korean language, departing from the use of Chinese characters. The holiday was officially designated in 1945 when Korea gained its...
Play it Again
Over the weekend, I took myself to the Great Frederick Fair to see and hear the incomparable Vince Gill. I had wanted to see him for years, and I was not disappointed! He played all his hits, engaging his audience with his easy rapport and mesmerizing us with his...
International Travel Chronicles Part 2
By Katelin Myers and Suzanne Quinson The previous blog in this series highlighted the shock of different technologies encountered during international travel. But there are other discoveries to be made when traversing the globe. Sometimes a local can act as an...
Oktoberfest Musings
By Suzanne Quinson Fall is very nearly upon us, and it is even starting to feel a little bit like it here in our nation’s capital. Advertising is underway for local Oktoberfest celebrations, promising good German beer, music, (and, of course, dirndls and lederhosen!)...
Depositions of the Stars
By Julia Alicandri Celebrities are often involved in legal matters. From copyright infringement, money claims, crazed fans, and burglary, it’s safe to say that as a celebrity, one should always have a strong legal team! Thanks to the internet, we have access to...
Redacted Confidential Portions – After the Fact
By Suzanne Quinson A recent blog highlighted the benefit of designating confidential portions while at the deposition. Portions designated as such are redacted at no cost. So, depending on the size of the case and the extent of the confidential information, this can...
“Take Note,” Court Reporters!
By Julia Alicandri The National Court Reporters Association recently launched its 2016-2017 ‘Take Note’ Challenge. The competition started on August 8th and will run through February 18th, 2017. The friendly challenge invites state court reporting associations and...