With its close relations to the U.S. and sharing of a common language, it is no surprise that one of the most frequent requests I get is setting up a deposition in England. Luckily, England is one of the most accessible places to schedule an international deposition, and I have done so with success more…
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Everything You Need to Know About Depositions in South Korea (Updated 2020)
Optima Juris has been scheduling depositions in South Korea for over 20 years. Before scheduling your deposition in South Korea, read through these important FAQs: Can I depose a willing witness in South Korea? Yes, but there are restrictions: Voluntary depositions of U.S. citizen witnesses may be conducted in South Korea, provided no compulsion is…
Continue readingHow to Schedule a Deposition in Sweden – Updated 2019
Looking to schedule a deposition in Sweden for a U.S. court case? Depositions in Sweden are allowed, regardless of the nationality of the willing witness. However, prior permission from the Swedish Foreign Ministry is required.
Continue readingIf You're Organizing an International Depo, Make Sure You Read This Article! (Updated 2018)
The most essential first step in organizing any international depo is to find out the legality of holding a U.S. deposition in that country. The U.S. Department of State website is a great resource for finding out this information and can give you a quick overview of the official rules on taking testimony of willing witnesses…
Continue readingCase Study: Multi-city, multi-day deposition in France
Here at Optima Juris we absolutely love helping our clients find solutions to difficult or challenging international depositions. We recently had a client who needed our help setting up several depositions with interpreters in two locations in France. Of course, we were more than ready to tackle the project. The Challenge: A pharmaceutical company needed…
Continue readingOrganizing a U.S. Deposition in India
India is an enormous and varied country with a plenitude of languages, culinary taste and history. As an emerging global powerhouse, India is on track to overtake China as the world’s largest economy by 2030, and projected to grow more than 30 percent in the information technology sector by the end of 2015. As India’s…
Continue readingThe Insider’s Guide to Depositions in China
China is one of those countries where lots of questions about setting-up a depo frequently pop-up in my inbox. Although not the friendliest to U.S. depositions taking place on their soil, there are a few ways to get the testimony you need from a witness who resides in China. 1. Basics in China Law Even…
Continue reading3 Key Factors For Successful Depositions in Germany
Although organizing depositions in Germany can have its challenges, we have found that by taking the right steps you can be sure to make it a success. Follow these basic guidelines and your next deposition in Germany will run as smoothly as it would in the U.S. Start Planning Early for Depositions in Germany If…
Continue readingOptions for Deposing a Witness in Brazil
When most people think of Brazil they think of beautiful beaches and the colors of Carnival. When I think of Brazil I think of tricky depositions and creative thinking. Brazil currently forbids the taking of depositions for use in U.S. courts. Although this can sound like a no win situation there are options to getting…
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