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News from Around the PlanetA Stress-Free Summer for Litigation Attorneys
By Brittany Davies It’s finally time to enjoy those BBQs, beaches and family vacations that summer brings! However, as we all take time out in the summer to relax and have fun, life doesn’t stop, especially for a litigation attorney. Taking the steps to ensure you can...
Conducting Depositions in France – Part One
Depositions of U.S. citizens in France may be conducted without any special requirements or restrictions and can be scheduled much as they would be in the U.S. If you are conducting a deposition of a French citizen or third-country national, the process will be a bit...
Realtime Adds Value to Georgetown Law Mock Depositions
Practice makes perfect. Until someone actually experiences something firsthand, it is hard to know what to expect in that situation. Whether it is learning how to play a musical instrument or run in a marathon, a full understanding cannot be achieved until one has...
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Neal Price During the month of May, the United States of America celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We take the time during this month to honor the impact that Asian-Pacific Americans have had throughout our history as a country and the...
International Depositions by Written Questions
Conducting depositions abroad by written questions can save significant time and money when costs of traveling in person or taking a deposition by videoconference just don’t make sense from a cost perspective. If you decide to take a deposition by written questions,...
Travel Tips for International Depositions
International depositions require seamless coordination, flawless organization, and good timing. Advanced planning and attention to detail are essential to ensure a successful outcome. When traveling internationally for depositions, it is imperative that you be...
Planning Depositions in Spellbinding Italy
Italy is famed for her contributions to art throughout the ages (the David, the Sistine Chapel, the Mona Lisa, to name but a few), as well as her savory cuisine and the hospitality of her people. Italy’s natural beauty, from Capri’s magnificent Blue Grotto to the...
Mobile Videoconferencing in Trial
By David André In my last blog I discussed dynamic evidence that can grab a jury’s attention. This month I’ll discuss the use of mobile videoconferencing in trial and compare it to the use of de bene esse videotaped depositions. When it comes to de bene esse...
Vetting Court Reporters, Videographers, and Interpreters for International Depositions
By Neal Price Retaining certified and highly experienced court reporters, videographers and interpreters when taking depositions abroad will save money and ensure that the proceedings run smoothly. The following questions should be asked of your vendor before a...
Grace Under Pressure – Professionalism and Problem Solving
By Tom Feissner It has often been said that professionalism is not the job you do, it’s how you do the job. The truth of this old adage was made especially clear recently during depositions taking place in Tokyo. Unlike depositions in most other countries, which are...