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News from Around the PlanetPreparing for Depositions in Colombia
As mentioned in a previous blog, taking depositions in Colombia can be the solution if you have an Ecuadorian, Brazilian, or Venezuelan witness, as these countries do not permit the taking of depositions. As for any depositions to be taken abroad, the preparation can...
Deposing your Ecuadorian, Venezuelan, or Brazilian Witness in Colombia
Ecuador, Venezuela, and Brazil do not permit the taking of voluntary depositions of willing witnesses. Therefore, if you have a witness living in one of these three countries, you will not be able to depose them there. If your witness is agreeable, you may want to...
Swearing in Your Witness Abroad
When taking a deposition in the United States, it is fairly common for the witness to be sworn in by the court reporter, as nearly all court reporters are notaries. However, a U.S. notary’s powers do not extend beyond the borders of the United States and her...
Discovery in Belgium
Taking depositions in Belgium is similar to taking depositions in the U.S. Although Belgium is not a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, prior permission for taking depositions of Belgian citizens is not required, nor are there any restrictions regarding the...
When to Meet with Your Trial Technician
Last month we discussed how using a trial technician to present your evidence in a digital format can be extremely useful. This month we’ll discuss the importance and benefits of meeting with your trial technician early in the litigation process. It is important to...
Screwdriver, Anyone? Finding the Best Interpreter for Your Deposition
Language is a funny thing. Certain words or phrases have no direct translation to other languages. The ever-growing library of slang can be next to impossible to convey from one language to another. Homonyms and common words used as names in other contexts, for...
Trial Presentation
Presenting your evidence in a digital format in this day and age can be extremely powerful. With every juror owning a smartphone, it’s no wonder they respond well to a more visual approach to the evidence. It’s more dynamic, easier to change at a moment’s notice, and...
Planet Depos, LLC acquires Chicago-area Realtime & Court Reporting, Ltd.
Washington, DC - January 20, 2015 Planet Depos, LLC, a global court reporting company providing best-in-class court reporting, interpretation and trial support services, announces the acquisition of Chicago-area Realtime & Court Reporting, Ltd. Chicago-area...
Conducting Depositions in Sweden
By Neal Price One of the jewels of the Scandinavian region of Europe, the Kingdom of Sweden, is a highly frequented country for taking depositions. Not only is the country full of interesting history and breathtaking beauty, it is also a worldwide leading player in...
Be Mindful of U.S. Time Changes when Taking Depositions Abroad
By Neal Price For many people in the United States, the first weekend in November brings mixed emotions. It’s time to “Fall Back!” The time changes to Standard Time effectively deleting an hour of sunlight for an entire four months. Some love the extra hour of...