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News from Around the PlanetChina Begins Issuing 10-year Visas
By Neal Price For many years, U.S.-China relations have been strained; however, with President Obama’s recent trip to the Asia-Pacific region, tensions seem to be easing. Evidence of this upturn in relations comes as China began issuing 10-year visas on November 11,...
Depositions in Switzerland
As a party to The Hague Evidence Convention, Switzerland will not allow depositions to take place within its borders without prior approval from the Federal Office of Justice.
Make Asia Your Preferred Venue and Planet Depos Your Preferred Court Reporting Service for Your International Arbitration
By Tom & Lisa Feissner The experienced Planet Depos teams, located at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. and throughout Asia stand ready to help you navigate the issues related to holding your international arbitration in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea, or...
Korean Dignitaries Promote Seoul as Hub of International Arbitration at 2014 Summit
By Tom and Lisa Feissner Amending the Korean International Arbitration Act to make it more consistent with the latest revision of the UNCITRAL Model Act is the latest step toward Korea's goal of making Seoul the venue of choice for international arbitration in the...
A Thousand Paper Cranes for Peace
By Renee Kelch, RPR, CLR However much you think you know about something, you never really fully understand it until you see it firsthand. This fact became evident to me on my first trip to Hiroshima in October. I had seen the photographs of the “Atomic Bomb Dome”...
Taking Depositions in Japan – Part 3
Sending Your Participant and Equipment Lists Once you have your deposition room reserved and your deposition visa(s) secured, it’s time to send even more information to the Embassy/Consulate to ensure all intended participants may attend and bring whatever equipment...
Taking Depositions in Japan – Part 2
Applying for a Deposition Visa for Japan As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, breaking down the process of taking depositions in Japan can be very helpful in eliminating stress and ensuring that nothing is missed that will cause delays in the scheduling of your...
Taking Depositions in Japan – Part 1
The Court Order and Reserving the Deposition Room at the Embassy or Consulate The process of preparing to take depositions in Japan can be quite cumbersome. The guidelines are strict and best broken down into chronological steps. Over the next few weeks, check Planet...
The Rubber Duck Project Comes to Seoul
Seokchon Lake in Seoul, South Korea is the latest stop on The Rubber Duck Project’s world tour, and the Planet Depos – American Realtime Asia Team was on hand this week to find out what was causing all the excitement. Conceived by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman in...
Managing Exhibits For Depositions In Asia
The Map is Not the Territory By Thomas K. Feissner, CLVS Managing exhibits for depositions in Asia can be time-consuming and costly, especially when handled in the same way it’s been done for decades. At Planet Depos, we sometimes look backward to find new ways to...