The new NCRA Learning Center is livestreaming some of the most popular sessions from Las Vegas as part of their Continuing Education program. The NCRA is welcoming its attendees to the first live and in-person event in more than a year. This year’s event is packed with informative and engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and special…
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Europe Reopening – Can you travel for an in-person deposition or arbitration?
After a year and a half of worldwide border closures, some European countries have started to allow U.S. passport holders to travel to their countries. This is joyous news and here at Optima Juris, we are already seeing an uptick in requests for in-person depositions and arbitration hearings in Europe. We created this quick and…
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Stenographers play an important role in international arbitrations by creating an accurate transcript of the proceedings. Transcripts can be used to clear up misunderstandings on the exact agreement reached and protect from further lawsuits. Optima Juris has had the privilege of providing amazing stenographers and interpreters on many important international arbitration hearings. Realtime Spanish-Language Stenographer…
Continue readingYour Options for Deposing a Witness in Japan (Updated 2021)
Taking U.S. depositions in Japan is permissible. However, all U.S. depos in Japan must take place at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo or the U.S. Consulate in Osaka. Currently the Embassy and Consulate are NOT accepting reservations for depositions. They will make an announcement on their website when the policy changes. You can still get…
Continue readingA Regional Guide to Depositions in Asia (updated 2021)
We receive a lot of questions on what can and cannot be done when trying to depose witnesses located in Asia. So, we decided to put together this regional guide on depositions in Asia as a quick overview on regulations, visa requirements and more. Of course we are always here to help you find unique…
Continue readingDepositions in China: Are they possible? (Updated 2021)
Handling depositions in China can be a little tricky. Even though China is member of the Hague Convention, it does not permit the taking of depositions or witness statements (even from willing witnesses) in China for use in foreign courts. These restrictions also extend to remote and telephonic depositions being conducted in China. Beyond being…
Continue readingDepositions in Greece | Taking Testimony of Willing Witnesses
If you need to depose a US witness who resides in Greece we have great news – Greece is a party to the Hague Convention which allows the deposition of willing witnesses without any special formalities or involvement of foreign courts. The official statement from the U.S. Department of State website about taking voluntary depositions…
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