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Osaka, Japan – More Than a Favorite Deposition Venue
A side bonus of going to a foreign country like Japan to take a deposition is the opportunity to explore and experience new cultures and local entertainment. Having a local tour guide at your service from an on-the-ground Planet Depos team provides a whole new set of... -
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... -
Meet the “Pink Ladies” of Oshika, Japan
By Tom Feissner Each day, hundreds of women living along Japan’s Oshika Peninsula can be seen going to work in bright pink kappa emblazoned with heart-shaped Union Jacks. Kappas are a type of heavy-duty overall that have been used by Japanese fishermen for generations... -
How To Schedule Seoul Depositions
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, is the second largest metropolitan area in the world, and home to over half of South Korea’s population. Seoul is ranked as the world’s most wired city (and home to the world’s fastest internet connections), first in technology... -
Safety Considerations When Covering Depositions and Arbitrations Abroad
By Neal Price Recently, The Economist – Intelligence Unit, released a report entitled “The Safe Cities Index 2015: Assessing Urban Security in the Digital Age.” It’s a very interesting read that reviews four different categories of safety and security to... -
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... -
THE ZEN OF DEPOSITIONS: Knowing Your Witness is the Key to Ensuring a Successful Outcome
On assignment this week in Kyoto, the Planet Depos Asia team found themselves inspired by the spirit of Zen that pervades every aspect of life in that time-honored city. As Japan’s former capital, Kyoto contains over 2,000 Buddhist and Shinto shrines and... -
Successful Intellectual Property (IP) Depositions in Asia, Europe & the U.S.
Scheduling successful intellectual property (IP) depositions in Asia requires proper planning and the selection of an experienced court reporting vendor. When looking for the right vendor to handle your IP depositions in Asia, Europe and the U.S., there are several... -
ITC Section 337 Depositions
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has become a progressively popular forum in which to enforce intellectual property rights. With most 337 investigations completed within 15 months, parties must be prepared for a breakneck pace to complete discovery during the...