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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...
Business Meetings in Asia
By Suzanne Quinson Just as in the litigation world, the business world has seen an increase in interactions with Asia-based companies, necessitating meetings and other communication which can require a combination of videoconference, travel and, of course,...
The First Artificially Intelligent Lawyer
By Julia Alicandri Tech Insider recently published an article about the first artificially intelligent lawyer. ROSS - the name of the artificial intelligence (AI) - can search court rulings from 13 years ago, along with opinions about the case at hand and its...
Planet Depos CEO Lisa DiMonte Visits Korea for 2016 Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival
By Tom Feissner Each spring, visitors from all over the world flock to Seoul to attend the Lotus Lantern Festival. Yeon Deung Hoe, as it’s known in Korea, began over 1,300 years ago during the Silla dynasty as an annual celebration to honor the birth of the Buddha....
At Planet Depos, Service is More than a Way of Doing Business – It’s a Way of Life
At Planet Depos, our business motto is "We Make It Happen.” This dedication is shown through our work ethic and commitment to our clients, staff and court reporters – not just in our day-to-day operations, but also in our volunteer roles. In a previous blog we...
All-Star Lineup Takes the Field for Korean Sports Arbitration Conference
By Tom Feissner The bases were loaded in Seoul this week as some of the heaviest hitters in sports arbitration law mixed it up in anticipation of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. In his opening remarks, Conference Chair Eun Young Park of Kim & Chang ran...
Tokyo’s New Train
There is a common sight in Japan -- so common that it becomes almost invisible. That sight is trains. They are everywhere and I use them on a daily basis. I've grown to love the convenience and reliability of the Japanese public transportation system. Let's just...
Depositions in Paris
Taking depositions in Paris sounds like a glamorous time, until you read the fine print, that is. Your head likely will be spinning so much that you may as well be reading French. Unless, of course, you are fluent in French, in which case it may as well be Greek. ...
Perks to Depositions in South Korea
International depositions provide limitless opportunities for travel, often to exciting locales. But will your destination have local U.S. -trained reporters and videographers to cover your depositions? If your depositions are in South Korea, the answer to that...