We have been examining what attorneys and their teams can do to receive a helpful rough draft, focusing on the steps you can take prior to the deposition. The importance of preparation cannot be overstated when it comes to...more
12/6/2023
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Rough drafts are such an added value to attorneys, especially in fast-moving litigation. The uncertified rough draft, ideally delivered by the court reporter within hours of the proceedings, is the “unofficial” transcript...more
11/29/2023
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Intellectual property (IP) cases are intricate, highly confidential, massive undertakings. They often involve high-profile parties, source code and international depositions. This means you need a court reporting agency with...more
Who isn’t trying to be more economical these days? It’s 2023, and you have to tighten your belt with everything going on. Law firms are no different, trying to cut costs for frugal clients looking for any expenses they can...more
According to the American Bar Association, most civil cases are settled before trial by mutual agreement between the parties. It is estimated as many as 80-90% of cases settle before trial, usually after the discovery...more
The final transcript is critically important to attorneys. It is the very reason you hire a court reporter for your deposition. The final certified transcript may be used in court to call a witness’ veracity into question,...more
Security and confidentiality are paramount in legal matters. Even if a case matter has no protective order or confidential designation, you don’t want your clients’ information compromised in any way. It is a non-negotiable...more
5/5/2022
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Confidential Information ,
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Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Encryption ,
Evidence ,
Legal Project Management ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Remote Depositions ,
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Rough drafts are such an added value to attorneys, especially in fast-moving litigation. The uncertified rough draft, ideally delivered by the court reporter within hours of the proceedings, is the “unofficial” transcript...more
Customer service can make or break a relationship with a vendor. No matter how good the product, if the service is sub-par, it makes each interaction with that company a miserable experience you do not want to repeat. For a...more
Court reporters are amazing. Having worked with them myself for close to a decade now, I can say this without hesitation. They build massive subject-matter dictionaries, they keep a good poker face, meet crazy quick...more
Intellectual Property cases are intricate, highly confidential, massive undertakings. They often involve high-profile parties, source code, and international depositions. This means you need a court reporting agency with...more
12/2/2021
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Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
International Depositions ,
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Paralegal ,
Trial Preparation ,
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Witness
Court reporters do make appearances in the movies and on TV. They are portrayed as quiet, in-the-background working people in a courtroom, usually. They are, in fact, quiet, competent, in-the-background people working on a...more
Large cases involve many moving parts – tight deadlines, fast-paced and ever-evolving schedules, seas of exhibits, rosters of witnesses, etc., etc. Paralegals don’t wear capes, but every good attorney knows they have...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
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
3/16/2020
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Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Depositions ,
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Witness
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
12/18/2019
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Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
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Litigation Strategies ,
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Videoconference ,
Witness
Who doesn’t dream of one day going to Europe? Big Ben, the Louvre, the Colosseum, the Alps, the beaches, the FOOD, all call visitors from every region of the globe to this magnificent continent (and the U.K.!) and have for...more
11/20/2019
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Depositions ,
Discovery ,
EU ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Paralegal ,
Strategic Planning ,
Traveling Employee ,
Trial Preparation ,
U.S. Embassies ,
Witness
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
10/31/2019
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Court Reporters ,
Depositions ,
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International Depositions ,
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Middle East ,
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Taking a deposition of a remote witness, especially internationally, often involves thinking outside the box and stepping outside your comfort zone. When taking depositions of witnesses in more remote areas of the world, the...more
9/25/2019
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International Depositions ,
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Most litigating attorneys are familiar with the process of conducting depositions in the United States. Coordinating depositions abroad, however, requires more planning, and will cost significantly more money. ...more
8/8/2019
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Court Reporters ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Paralegal ,
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Trial Preparation ,
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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
7/24/2019
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Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
Hague Convention ,
International Depositions ,
Israel ,
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Trial Preparation ,
Witness
What are you to do when your case requires you to take evidence in a foreign country, and there is no treaty with that foreign country? First, relax....more
5/30/2019
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Court Reporters ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
Letters Rogatory ,
Litigation Strategies ,
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Trial Preparation ,
Videographers ,
Witness
There are three main components to a full preparation and smooth process that need to be taken into consideration when you are planning an international deposition. ...more
5/10/2019
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Court Reporters ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Paralegal ,
Traveling Employee ,
Trial Preparation ,
Witness
International travel involves a myriad of details, and the undeniable potential for harrowing experiences – long flights, multiple layovers, luggage issues, language barriers and the like. There is plenty to rattle even...more
4/25/2019
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Court Reporters ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
International Deposition Reservations ,
International Depositions ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Paralegal ,
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ,
Traveling Employee ,
Trial Preparation ,
Witness