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News from Around the PlanetCourt Reporting in Popular Culture
By Julia Alicandri As a new employee here at Planet Depos, I’ve learned a lot in the last few weeks. Before I took this position I knew very little about court reporting. I am an avid Law and Order SVU fan, so I was aware of court reporters from the courtroom scenes....
Avoid International Travel Nightmares En Route to your International Depositions
Travel can be hectic, even horrific, at times. Flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage, etc., can frazzle even the most seasoned globetrotter. There are steps you can take to lessen the impact of these possible catastrophes, however. Below are some practical...
Using TrialPad for Trial Presentation in Small Cases
By David André In my last blog, we discussed a few tips for creating opening and closing PowerPoint presentations. This post will focus on TrialPad and presenting your exhibits from your iPad. Most people have seen or used trial presentation in the courtroom at least...
Presenting and Recording Evidence During a Deposition
By Zack Arnson-Serotta Lawyers and their support staff are usually familiar with basic trial technology. However, they don't always consider the possibilities offered by using these technologies earlier -- in the deposition setting. With some advance preparation, it...
International Deposition Guide and National Flags
Planet Depos recently compiled an International Deposition Guide (available online). In addition to providing detailed information and best practices related to international depositions, regional sections list country-specific information, as well as each country’s...
Out-Of-Town Depos: Let Us Take the Weight Off Your Shoulders
Scheduling depositions out of your town can be time consuming and expensive and often ends with disappointment and frustration. Choosing an international court reporting company with local court reporters and affiliates around the world will relieve the stress, be...
The Power of Visuals in the Courtroom
By Brittany Davies As humans, we are innately prone to believe in what we see. Words can sway our opinions, but tangibility provides a certainty and faith that words at times cannot meet. As I was reading through a recent blog by Angie Ballman Punton, an affiliate at...
Ultimate International Deposition Guide Debuts in 2016
Planet Depos is pleased to announce the release of their International Deposition Guide. This guide has been carefully developed to provide practical and in-depth assistance as you prepare to take depositions abroad. Highlights include checklists that break...
Perks of Being a Court Reporter
By Brittany Davies Before working at Planet Depos I had almost no idea what a court reporter was. I knew my aunt was one when I was younger, but that meant almost as much to me as when Rachel thought Chandler was a “transponster” on an episode of Friends. Now with...
Winter Driving Safety
By Brittany Davies With the brunt of winter just around the corner, February, it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to facing Mother Nature. Being prepared for the cold and icy weather is especially vital if traveling in a car. Avoid emergencies,...