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

Disputes determined by German courts do not involve pre-trial discovery or depositions. In fact, depositions are entirely foreign to the German legal system, and German law excludes taking evidence without the presence of a...more

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Update on Depositions in Germany

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After an unpredictable two years depositions may once again be taken in Germany! Stricter than some of its regional counterparts, Germany had indefinitely ceased in-person depositions due to Covid-19. As Covid-related...more

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Take Your German Depositions to Amsterdam

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Recently we highlighted Prague as an option to depose your German witnesses, as the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt has momentarily halted all depositions. ...more

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Move Your Frankfurt Depos to Prague!

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The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt has put a hold on depositions for the indeterminate future. This should not deter attorneys who need to depose a German witness or witness residing in Germany, however. ...more

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Travel Made Simple on Three Continents

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Japan is easy travel.  Well, aside from the long flight, at least.  And perhaps you enjoy long flights.  Many people do.  The important thing is there are no fancy preparations before your departure to or upon your arrival in...more

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Discovery and Depositions in Germany (Updated 2017)

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Although Germany is a party to The Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters, the German Ministry of Justice has placed certain restrictions regarding how voluntary depositions of...more

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Taking a Deposition in Germany

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As discussed in some of our previous blogs, taking depositions in Germany can be tricky. With a little preparation, and breaking everything down step-by-step, you’ll find that depositions in Germany aren’t as bad as initially...more

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The 4 Most Challenging Countries for Depositions (And Solutions!)

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Taking an international deposition can be a difficult task all on its own, but add The Hague Evidence Convention regulations, and there is a whole new challenge to behold! However, with this quick guide, it won’t be all that...more

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Discovery and Depositions in Germany

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Although Germany is a party to The Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters, the German Ministry of Justice has placed certain restrictions regarding how voluntary depositions of...more

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