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Mission Impossible: Date Blocked in Japan
By Katelin Myers The seemingly impossible has happened – you finally land the perfect dates to take your Japanese depositions! The deponents are available, there are no disputes with any of the parties, and you even found a direct, economical flight directly to... -
The 4 Most Challenging Countries for Depositions (And Solutions!)
By Katelin Myers Taking an international deposition can be a difficult task all on its own, but add The Hague Evidence Convention regulations, and there is a whole new challenge to behold! However, with this quick guide, it won’t be all that tricky to jump through the... -
Aristotle and Depositions
In my freshman year in college, Philosophy 101 was a required course. I tolerated Socrates and Plato, but Aristotle was someone I could actually read and enjoy. Mind you, I didn’t pore over his Nicomachean Ethics as I do annually with Gone With The Wind, but I could... -
Japan – Leader in Customer Service
By Neal Price After a recent trip to Osaka and Tokyo, Japan, I was struck by two things – Japan’s impeccable customer service and their public transportation systems. I had often heard about Japan’s amazing customer service – complete with bows to one... -
Road to International Depositions
Growing up, my sisters and I loved watching old comedies, particularly those starring that great comedic duo, Hope and Crosby. We could watch their 7 Road movies on a continuous loop. Of course, the premise of each film was roughly the same: Bob and Bing in some... -
Japan Deposition Tip – Go to Hawaii
By Suzanne Quinson In a previous blog, we highlighted the value of local court reporters and videographers when taking depositions in Japan. Japan’s detailed and time-consuming steps for taking depositions, particularly the deposition visa requirements and expenses... -
Stress-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... -
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... -
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,...