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News from Around the PlanetDepositions in the Czech Republic
Depositions may be conducted in the Czech Republic regardless of the witness’ nationality, provided no compulsion is used. (This makes the Czech Republic an excellent venue to depose a willing Austrian witness, as Austria does not permit the taking of depositions.) ...
Established Industries; Reverse Approach
By Brittany Davies You know that ultra-confusing quote that states “the more things change, the more they stay the same?” Think about it for a minute in terms of stenography and marketing. Stenography has roots all the way back to 400 B.C. when a historian named...
International Arbitration in Asia
As a result of the globalization of cross-border business, more commercial relationships than ever before exist between businesses and states. When a dispute arises, it is becoming more and more common for international arbitration to be the method chosen to resolve...
Traveling to Your International Depositions
In a previous blog, we provided a checklist for international travel. Once you have all items checked off and your trip’s details are fully planned, however, there are still aspects of international travel to consider. One of the more daunting pieces of...
Deposing a Willing Russian Witness
Unfortunately, not all countries permit the taking of depositions. Mainland China, though a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, is just one example. Russia is not a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, and does not permit the taking of voluntary depositions...
Depositions in Osaka, Japan
In a previous three-part blog, we covered the intricate process of scheduling depositions in Japan. As outlined in that blog, depositions in Japan can be taken in two locations only: the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, or the U.S. Consulate in Osaka. There are several...
Branding for Success
By Brittany Davies I have always been intrigued by the way brands work. From what their logos say about them, down to the psychology of colors, it has always been something that has captivated my attention. With almost every market you can think of being saturated, a...
Global Arbitration Review: Live in Singapore!
By Tom Feissner Global Arbitration Review is anything but your typical stodgy legal journal. Launched in 2006, it has evolved from simply reporting international arbitration news to making it as well. Today, GAR not only provides its readers with daily arbitration...
Global Arbitration Review Top 100
By Neal Price Each year, the Global Arbitration Review conducts surveys, research, and firm audits to determine the top 100 firms involved in arbitration around the world. The criteria used to develop the list are pending cases, merits hearings completed in the last...
Depositions in India
The first step (and possibly the longest) in preparing to take depositions in India is to obtain a visa to enter the country. A visa is required for any U.S. citizen traveling to India, and the process to secure an Indian visa can be quite lengthy. It is recommended...