by Suzanne Quinson | Mar 10, 2015 | International Court Reporting, International Depositions, Legal News
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,...
by Planet Depos | Feb 24, 2015 | International Depositions
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...
by Suzanne Quinson | Feb 12, 2015 | International Depositions, Interpretation
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...
by Suzanne Quinson | Feb 10, 2015 | International Court Reporting, International Depositions
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...
by Suzanne Quinson | Feb 5, 2015 | International Depositions
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...
by Suzanne Quinson | Jan 29, 2015 | International Depositions, Interpretation
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...
