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News from Around the PlanetCurrent Issues in U.S. Litigation Discussed at Korean CLE Seminar
By Tom Feissner On April 15, 2016, a select group of Korean patent and intellectual property attorneys convened at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Seoul for a continuing legal education seminar entitled “Current Issues in U.S. Litigation.” The seminar was jointly hosted by...
AlphaGo – History Captured by Live Event Subtitling
By Jade King Traditionally, shorthand has been most widely used in the legal and political arenas, but did you know that stenographers also preserve the record at corporate, showbiz and entertainment events? Through the use of realtime technology, the record at these...
Time is on Your Side: Depositions in Japan
By Suzanne Quinson The restrictive processes and guidelines for taking depositions in Japan, though frustrating at times, actually contain benefits stemming from their very rigidity. An important aspect which must be taken into consideration when scheduling...
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...
Happiness in the Workplace: Part 3
By Julia Alicandri The third segment in the blog series ‘Happiness in the Workplace’ is something we love to practice, but sometimes we put other obligations first. Spending time with friends and family! We all juggle many responsibilities, from household chores to...
Service is a Way of Life
At Planet Depos, every aspect of our business is devoted to providing our clients with exceptional service and value. Whether printing and delivering exhibits to your hotel in Taipei, covering a last-minute deposition in Hong Kong, or obtaining those hard-to-get...
Scheduling International Depositions of an Unwilling Witness, Part One: Letters of Request
One of the first things to consider when coordinating an international deposition is determining if the witness is willing to be deposed. In the event a witness is unwilling to be deposed and must be compelled to do so, you do have recourse. Either a letter of...
New Panel of Arbitrators for Intellectual Property Disputes at HKIAC
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) recently announced the launch of their new Panel of Arbitrators for Intellectual Property Disputes. The new panel includes 30 members, with a total of 7 languages and 12 practice jurisdictions among them. ...
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...
Happiness In the Workplace: Part 2
By Julia Alicandri In Part 1 of this series we talked about the importance of exercising (if you haven’t read it yet, check it out here). Today’s blog focuses on something else most of us don’t get enough of…Sleep! 50 to 70 million U.S. adults are estimated to have...