Top 17 iPad 2 Apps for the Legal Industry In celebration of the launch of Optima Juris we are giving away a brand new iPad 2. If you want to enter just go to our Optima Juris Facebook Page and sign up to WIN! With this in mind we put together a list a Top iPad…
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Technology and International Depositions, Part I
Like every other field of human endeavor, technology plays un undeniable role in how U.S. depositions are conducted abroad. This article is the first in a series where we’ll explore how technology can be harnessed to make foreign depositions easier and less expensive. Low Tech but Still Useful: Telephonic Depositions One of the main costs…
Continue readingSwearing in Witnesses Abroad: A Primer
In our twelve years of experience organizing depositions abroad, the most common question my agency receives from clients is as follows: We have a foreign witness we need to depose outside the U.S. What should we do to ensure that the oath is administered correctly? Luckily, the answer to that question is probably less complicated…
Continue readingHow to Conduct a Deposition Abroad
Attorneys: get ready! In our globalized world, more and more cases involve testimony from witnesses residing abroad. When this happens, you may find yourself getting geared up to take that flight into a foreign country, with the aim of nailing that crucial testimony for your matter pending in a U.S. jurisdiction. What are the steps…
Continue readingThe Lowdown on Depositions in Africa
Depending on your deposition country, Africa can be among the most challenging destinations for deposition work. The situation varies widely from country to country, and can shift over time; so please contact us for country-specific details. But don’t worry: depositions do happen here and we organize a great many of them every year. Here is…
Continue readingYour Guide To Enjoying Global Depositions
The Joy of Doing Global Depositions Let’s face it: global depos can be hard to do. Those of us who do them for a living know that arranging depositions abroad entails a lot of preparation, along with a fair share of stressful moments. In the midst of all the hard work, however, there’s one thing…
Continue readingWhat You Should Know About The Hague Evidence Convention, Signatory Countries
Depending on the nature of your case, one important factor in deciding how best to organize your deposition abroad is to determine whether the country you’ll need to depose your witness in is a party to the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters, more commonly known as the Hague…
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