We’re sharing our list of important tips for you when you prepare for videotaped depositions: Include “Videotaped” in your Notice of Deposition...more
If a court trial or successful settlement is the Superbowl, then depositions are the key games in the season that get you there. Each deposition is an official, sworn record of witness testimony that can yield critical...more
Remote depositions are not new; however, it has been a full two years since the great remote explosion of 2020. In March of 2020, remote services surged to keep your depositions on the calendar. Even though your deposition or...more
Depositions may now be taken remotely in Japan! Scheduling depositions in Japan is a very detailed and streamlined process. More than any other country, Japan requires strict adherence to specific scheduling protocol. Since...more
There have been many changes for all of us over the past two years. Overwhelmingly, the legal industry has transitioned to a remote work environment, to varying degrees. This trend is not particular to just the legal...more
Remote depositions became more prevalent during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But when court reporters refused to use video to record depositions because they were not certified to do so, some attorneys took the job...more
Vox audita perit, litera scripta manet* The responsibility of the court reporter is to preserve the record an attorney creates. You, the attorney, may have an excellent theory and a winning strategy, but your strategy is only...more
Depositions are a critical component of the discovery phase of most litigation, including probate litigation, for two reasons. First, a lawyer never wants to ask a question at trial to which the lawyer does not already know...more
As early as May, the ABA Journal was raising the idea of Virtual Trials becoming a part of the “New Normal,” an oft-used phrase to indicate life moving forward in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, three...more
While many are becoming acquainted with remote technology through Zoom happy hours with family, friends, and colleagues, people may need pointers for being deposed through the inter-web. Some of these tips apply for in-person...more
As you build your knowledge in all things remote deposition, a topic worthy of discussion is mobile videoconferencing (MVC) and videography. Is the deposition automatically video-recorded with the software? Or do you need a...more
While our Technicians at Planet Depos handled thousands of remote depositions through Zoom prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be the first time for some court reporters and attorneys. Many around the country are getting...more
Do you have an upcoming mobile videoconference deposition? Great! It’s 2020, so you should. Remote depositions through mobile videoconference are such a handy way to communicate with people anytime, anywhere. You can even...more
Videoconference is a fantastic option to cut costs when you need to depose a witness in cities, states, or oceans away. Boom, travel expenses removed. Once you’ve determined a remote deposition will work for the situation,...more
As concern over the impact of the Covid19 coronavirus spreads, we want to assure you that we are taking proactive steps to ensure there are no disruptions of depositions both domestic and abroad. Despite flight restrictions...more
When taking depositions abroad, most people’s minds are drawn to the glittering metropolises of London, Hong Kong, or Seoul. With skyscrapers, elegant hotels, and sprawling airports, scheduling depositions in these cities is...more
International depositions involve so many details. You could (we have, in fact) make a list, or a few lists, of those details to keep on track. The length of a list or two may intimidate some, while a detail here and there...more
The Middle East is always a hot topic. The climate is hot, the political region is tempestuous at best, and the region is home to a lot of smoky-spiced cuisine! It is also a strikingly beautiful region, steeped in history as...more
A deposition traditionally happens in a conference room, where lawyers for both parties, the witness, and the court reporter can all sit around the table. While it can be beneficial to stare into the eyes of the witness while...more
Lawyers have been conducting depositions since the 19th century, and for decades, the process remained relatively unchanged. In recent years, however, deposition advancements in telecommunications, online security, and other...more
The New Year is a time of looking ahead with hopes for good things to come and people wishing each other health, happiness and success in the coming year. Festivities are varied, ranging from church services to fireworks,...more
There are many telltale signs of the holiday season creeping in. Colorful lights and decorations fill displays across town. Promotions for children’s toys are eye-catching, and the Salvation Army’s Santa Claus rings his...more
Depositions abroad require a little extra patience, time and, sometimes, creativity to coordinate. Working with an international court reporting agency for your depositions in Europe makes the process less daunting, more...more
There is a lot that goes into taking a deposition, and a lot that goes into making the record. We’re often asked by attorneys and paralegals if we have any tips for their depositions—what can they do to make sure the...more
So, what’s so great about realtime court reporting? A beneficial tool for attorneys, realtime allows counsel to view the proceedings in realtime. Realtime reporting is the instant conversion of the reporter’s stenotype...more