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News from Around the PlanetStress-free International Depositions
By Suzanne Quinson The additional layers involved in coordinating international depositions can act as stress triggers. Anything out of the ordinary can bring out one’s apprehensive side, and even paralegals and attorneys with international deposition experience can...
Happiness in the Workplace: Part 3
By Julia Alicandri The third segment in the blog series ‘Happiness in the Workplace’ is something we love to practice, but sometimes we put other obligations first. Spending time with friends and family! We all juggle many responsibilities, from household chores to...
Service is a Way of Life
At Planet Depos, every aspect of our business is devoted to providing our clients with exceptional service and value. Whether printing and delivering exhibits to your hotel in Taipei, covering a last-minute deposition in Hong Kong, or obtaining those hard-to-get...
Scheduling International Depositions of an Unwilling Witness, Part One: Letters of Request
One of the first things to consider when coordinating an international deposition is determining if the witness is willing to be deposed. In the event a witness is unwilling to be deposed and must be compelled to do so, you do have recourse. Either a letter of...
New Panel of Arbitrators for Intellectual Property Disputes at HKIAC
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) recently announced the launch of their new Panel of Arbitrators for Intellectual Property Disputes. The new panel includes 30 members, with a total of 7 languages and 12 practice jurisdictions among them. ...
Japan Deposition Tip – Go Local
The process of taking depositions in Japan is quite different than in the U.S. or other locales. There are a few hurdles involved, but there is a way to knock down several with just one step. Eliminate the panic that can ensue when preparing the court order, the...
Happiness In the Workplace: Part 2
By Julia Alicandri In Part 1 of this series we talked about the importance of exercising (if you haven’t read it yet, check it out here). Today’s blog focuses on something else most of us don’t get enough of…Sleep! 50 to 70 million U.S. adults are estimated to have...
Happiness In the Workplace: Part 1
By Julia Alicandri Being happy improves every aspect of life. Relationships - with yourself and others - your health and your career are all improved when you’re happy. It’s especially important in the workplace. In fact, economists at the University of Warwick found...
Location, Location, Location: Conference Rooms for International Depositions
The logistics of scheduling depositions overseas can easily overwhelm even the most seasoned paralegal. Besides preparing the usual Notices and other paperwork, there is travel coordination, tracking down a local U.S. - certified reporter and videographer, finding an...
Finding Your ‘Major Key’ to Social Media Success
By Brittany Davies If you’re a millennial social media junkie like me, chances are you’ve seen the DJ Khaled ‘Major Key’ campaign. It’s been going on for a little while now, but it’s still a conversation in the social world. If you’re unfamiliar, you can find a short...