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News from Around the PlanetThe Schengen Agreement
If you have ever checked Visa requirements for a European country, you have likely seen the phrase “the Schengen area.” The following 26 countries are members of the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,...
Turning Setbacks into Setups for Success
By Brittany Davies Finding a way to set your company’s customer service experience apart from others probably seems a bit daunting at first, but the solutions may lie in two actions that could make a noticeable difference: choice and research. In James C. Collins'...
Get and Keep Your Jury’s Attention with Dynamic Evidence Presentation
By David Andre Last month we discussed the importance of meeting with your trial technician early in the litigation process. This month we’ll discuss interesting and innovative ways to present dynamic evidence in trial, and how to use these methods to grab your...
Happy Lunar New Year from Planet Depos!
By Neal Price As mentioned in previous blogs, one of many logistical matters to consider when planning to take depositions overseas is the holidays celebrated by the respective countries. Just as our nation celebrates national holidays like the 4th of July and New...
Preparing for Depositions in Colombia
As mentioned in a previous blog, taking depositions in Colombia can be the solution if you have an Ecuadorian, Brazilian, or Venezuelan witness, as these countries do not permit the taking of depositions. As for any depositions to be taken abroad, the preparation can...
Deposing your Ecuadorian, Venezuelan, or Brazilian Witness in Colombia
Ecuador, Venezuela, and Brazil do not permit the taking of voluntary depositions of willing witnesses. Therefore, if you have a witness living in one of these three countries, you will not be able to depose them there. If your witness is agreeable, you may want to...
Swearing in Your Witness Abroad
When taking a deposition in the United States, it is fairly common for the witness to be sworn in by the court reporter, as nearly all court reporters are notaries. However, a U.S. notary’s powers do not extend beyond the borders of the United States and her...
Discovery in Belgium
Taking depositions in Belgium is similar to taking depositions in the U.S. Although Belgium is not a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, prior permission for taking depositions of Belgian citizens is not required, nor are there any restrictions regarding the...
When to Meet with Your Trial Technician
Last month we discussed how using a trial technician to present your evidence in a digital format can be extremely useful. This month we’ll discuss the importance and benefits of meeting with your trial technician early in the litigation process. It is important to...
Screwdriver, Anyone? Finding the Best Interpreter for Your Deposition
Language is a funny thing. Certain words or phrases have no direct translation to other languages. The ever-growing library of slang can be next to impossible to convey from one language to another. Homonyms and common words used as names in other contexts, for...