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News from Around the PlanetA Matter of Interpretation — Ensuring the Reliability of the Record
The memorialization of witness testimony is a process of precision. The court reporter makes a verbatim record of the questions asked and the answers given. The accuracy of the resulting transcript is the basis upon which the court justifiably relies when commonly...
Wearable Realtime
Wearable realtime is real. For reporters unfamiliar with this emerging technology, it enables a reporter’s realtime feed to appear on either one or both of the smartglass wearer’s lenses. The reporter need not be present with the smartglass wearer, thanks to the...
Dial D for Depo
The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) has put together a video game entitled, “Courting Disaster,” and it has done so because it teaches some very important lessons, beginning with “Dial D for Depo.” This chapter of the game begins with the witness missing...
THE ZEN OF DEPOSITIONS: Knowing Your Witness is the Key to Ensuring a Successful Outcome
On assignment this week in Kyoto, the Planet Depos Asia team found themselves inspired by the spirit of Zen that pervades every aspect of life in that time-honored city. As Japan's former capital, Kyoto contains over 2,000 Buddhist and Shinto shrines and temples, and...
10 Tips to Understand Witnesses with Accents
Coping with witnesses who understand and speak English, yet carry heavy accents, can make for a stressful assignment. Here are some stress-reduction tips that are sure to make it easier: Prior to going on the record, ask all counsel and the witness if you may place...
Eight Habits of Successful Court Reporters
Every court reporter wants to be “successful.” But because “success” looks different from one person to the next, for the purpose of this blog post, our definition of “success” is: The ability to put your head down on your pillow at night with a feeling of absolute...
Court Reporter Pays Respects to South Korean Ferry Victims
On April 16 of this year, the Sewol Ferry capsized and sunk off the coast of South Korea, leaving more than 300 people dead or missing, most of them high school students. The following email was delivered to Neal Price, International Scheduling Coordinator, Planet...
Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival Heralds Time of Rededication
Each spring, the life and example of Gautama Buddha are celebrated throughout Asia. In Korea, this celebration is best exemplified by the annual Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival. This three-day event is a flurry of colorful parades and lively events that literally bring...
The Savvy Traveling Court Reporter
For the court reporter whose clients prefer to bring them along wherever they go, here are some travel tips and accessories that will help take the stress out of the journey: Carry on your person and/or in your cell and secure cloud your airline ticket, itinerary,...
Time Management Makes Travel Fun
At Planet Depos, teamwork isn’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life. In order to “Make it Happen” for our clients in Asia, timing is everything. According to Tom Feissner, CLVS, “You’ve got to be there, on the ground and ready to go at a moment’s notice.” His wife,...