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…
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Swearing 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…
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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 readingOptima Juris Opens as the World’s First and Only Agency Dedicated to Depositions Abroad
Founded by Internationally-Recognized Global Deposition Expert Ian Hardy, Optima Juris Revolutionizes the Industry With Free Advice and Consultation Irvine, California September 21, 2011 –Today, Optima Juris made a significant mark on the legal industry, opening its doors as the world’s first deposition services agency to provide services exclusively outside of the United States. By capitalizing…
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 readingWhen Arranging Your Global Depo, Don’t Forget To Plan For Exhibits! Part II
Continuing from Part I. In Part II discusses several answers to the question of dealing with moving your mountains of exhibits, depending on the kind of country you’re working in, the relative quantity of exhibit pages, and your budget. Here are the different options: 1) Bring Your Exhibits on the Plane It’s simple: you pack…
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