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Depositions in Switzerland: How to Depose a Witness in Switzerland for Litigation in the United States

U.S. lawyers seeking to depose a witness residing in Switzerland for purposes of litigation in the U.S. often seek advice on how to properly do so as a matter of Swiss law and in accordance with the Hague Convention on the...more

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Technology Is No Substitute for Careful Planning of International Depositions

No doubt remote deposition technology is compelling. Not only can remote depositions lower litigation spending and free up valuable attorney hours, they offer litigators the ability to efficiently depose witnesses located...more

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Chancery Permits Discovery Under the Hague Evidence Convention

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In Re Cote D’Azur Estate, C.A. No. 2017-0290-JTL (Del. Ch. Dec. 12, 2022) - The Hague Evidence Convention provides an alternative method from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to compelling production from opposing...more

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The GDPR Reaches the US Supreme Court in Cert Petition

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The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been raised in a petition for certiorari before the US Supreme Court, apparently for the first time since the GDPR entered into application in 2018. A party in Vesuvius...more

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How To Take A Deposition in Slovakia

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Although global travel has essentially been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still plan ahead for your next deposition abroad so you hit the ground running. We’re bringing you spotlights on some unique...more

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Judge Andrews Grants Defendant’s Motion For Issuance Of A Letter Request To Obtain Evidence In Foreign Countries Through Hague...

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By Memorandum Order issued by The Honorable Richard G. Andrews in Compagnie Des Grands Hotels d’Afrique S.A. v. Starman Hotel Holdings LLC, Civil Action No. 18-00654 RGA (D.Del. July 26, 2019), the Court granted the motion of...more

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How To Take A Deposition in Israel

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Israel is a land rich in history, drawing pilgrims of varying faiths from far-reaching parts of the world to her sacred sites.  Israel holds natural wonders, from the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth in any landmass, with...more

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French Blocking Statute: A Renewed Interest?

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Recent laws—such as the 2016 Sapin 2 Law and the new EU General Data Protection Regulation—provide for rules that are intended to ensure compliance with the French Blocking Statute, which prohibits any French party from...more

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The Gauvain Report and Other Recent Legal Developments Reaffirm the Importance of the French Blocking Statute

Evidence gathering differs greatly between common law and civil law jurisdictions. For example, while a U.S. judge may in many instances allow extensive pretrial discovery, a French judge would generally consider nearly any...more

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At A Glance: Taking Depositions in Europe

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Attorneys taking depositions in Europe will discover a few additional steps when scheduling. Within one continent, each country on the map will have its own rules, restrictions, and the like, making each one a new adventure!...more

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8 Tips for Taking Depositions in Europe with Ease

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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

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They Put Money Where? Conducting Discovery About International Assets

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It happens to family lawyers all the time. A new client comes in to meet with us for an initial consultation and tells us that his or her spouse controlled all of the money and assets. The new client is panicked, because he...more

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Obtaining Evidence for use in Foreign Proceedings

Cross-border disputes may require obtaining evidence in the United States for use in proceedings pending in another jurisdiction. Traditionally, courts utilized letters rogatory to request assistance of foreign courts in...more

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Ensuring Easy Depositions in the U.K.

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Depositions in the U.K. are, in many ways, simple and straightforward. There is no language barrier with which to wrangle, should your depositions require travel, nor are there any visa requirements. The U.K. is a party to...more

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Six Tips for Taking Depositions in India

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Certain countries have a few extra or different steps when it comes to scheduling depositions. Depositions in Germany can be taken only at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, for example, while Honduras requires a letter...more

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Depositions in Paris

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Taking depositions in Paris sounds like a glamorous time, until you read the fine print, that is. Your head likely will be spinning so much that you may as well be reading French. Unless, of course, you are fluent in...more

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Scheduling Depositions in Poland

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If you find yourself scheduling depositions in Poland, you may want to extend your stay an extra couple of days to take advantage of the opportunity to delve into your surroundings and explore the culture and history....more

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International Depositions and Visa Requirements

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When planning international travel, visa requirements can sometimes throw a monkey wrench into the process. This is bad enough when planning a highly anticipated vacation. When planning international travel for business,...more

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The Hague Evidence Convention and International Deposition

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Coordinating international depositions involves many steps and details. Depending on the country playing host to your depositions, there may be more or fewer steps to take. One of the first things to check is whether or not...more

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Depositions in Croatia

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As a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, Croatia requires prior permission from the Croatian Central Authority when taking depositions of Croatian or third-country nationals. Letters of request must be sent to the...more

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How to Depose a Danish Witness in The Netherlands

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Denmark has declared, per Articles 15 and 16 of The Hague Evidence Convention, that depositions may not be taken in Denmark by diplomatic or consular officers without prior permission from the Danish Ministry of Justice....more

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Seoul Depositions

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The capital of South Korea, Seoul, is the second largest metropolitan area in the world, and home to over half of South Korea’s population. Seoul is ranked as the world’s most wired city (and home to the world’s fastest...more

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Conducting Depositions in Sweden

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One of the jewels of the Scandinavian region of Europe, the Kingdom of Sweden,is a highly frequented country for taking depositions. Not only is the country full of interesting history and breathtaking beauty, it is also a...more

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China Begins Issuing 10-year Visas

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For many years, U.S.-China relations have been strained; however, with President Obama’s recent trip to the Asia-Pacific region, tensions seem to be easing. Evidence of this upturn in relations comes as China began issuing...more

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South Florida, Prime Destination for Litigants Seeking Evidence in Foreign Proceedings

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Foreign civil lawsuits, private arbitrations using § 1782 to facilitate discovery - Let’s say you have a client who is a party to an arbitration proceeding pending in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In your investigation of the...more

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