Planet Depos Blog
News from Around the PlanetHappiness In the Workplace: Part 1
By Julia Alicandri Being happy improves every aspect of life. Relationships - with yourself and others - your health and your career are all improved when you’re happy. It’s especially important in the workplace. In fact, economists at the University of Warwick found...
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, finding an...
Finding Your ‘Major Key’ to Social Media Success
By Brittany Davies If you’re a millennial social media junkie like me, chances are you’ve seen the DJ Khaled ‘Major Key’ campaign. It’s been going on for a little while now, but it’s still a conversation in the social world. If you’re unfamiliar, you can find a short...
Court Reporting in Popular Culture
By Julia Alicandri As a new employee here at Planet Depos, I’ve learned a lot in the last few weeks. Before I took this position I knew very little about court reporting. I am an avid Law and Order SVU fan, so I was aware of court reporters from the courtroom scenes....
Avoid International Travel Nightmares En Route to your International Depositions
Travel can be hectic, even horrific, at times. Flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage, etc., can frazzle even the most seasoned globetrotter. There are steps you can take to lessen the impact of these possible catastrophes, however. Below are some practical...
Using TrialPad for Trial Presentation in Small Cases
By David André In my last blog, we discussed a few tips for creating opening and closing PowerPoint presentations. This post will focus on TrialPad and presenting your exhibits from your iPad. Most people have seen or used trial presentation in the courtroom at least...
Presenting and Recording Evidence During a Deposition
By Zack Arnson-Serotta Lawyers and their support staff are usually familiar with basic trial technology. However, they don't always consider the possibilities offered by using these technologies earlier -- in the deposition setting. With some advance preparation, it...
International Deposition Guide and National Flags
Planet Depos recently compiled an International Deposition Guide (available online). In addition to providing detailed information and best practices related to international depositions, regional sections list country-specific information, as well as each country’s...
Out-Of-Town Depos: Let Us Take the Weight Off Your Shoulders
Scheduling depositions out of your town can be time consuming and expensive and often ends with disappointment and frustration. Choosing an international court reporting company with local court reporters and affiliates around the world will relieve the stress, be...
The Power of Visuals in the Courtroom
By Brittany Davies As humans, we are innately prone to believe in what we see. Words can sway our opinions, but tangibility provides a certainty and faith that words at times cannot meet. As I was reading through a recent blog by Angie Ballman Punton, an affiliate at...