Audio and video recordings are an efficient and effective way to maintain records of spoken conversations. Most attorneys require audio or video transcription on a frequent basis. It makes the most sense to have these recordings transcribed instead of wasting time categorizing audio files…
Unlike immigration court proceedings, USCIS does not provide you with an interpreter for your immigration interview; therefore, you must find your own interpreter for the interview. Interpreting by telephone is efficient when the sole purpose of the participants is to gather simple facts and…
As we all know, we are living in a time of change. Each day that I research news on immigration visa laws, the predictions seem to change while retaining a tone of uncertainty. I find that articles written in Feb 2017 already differ drastically…
If you’re an attorney or a paralegal in Massachusetts and have never or rarely used a certified court interpreter, you may appreciate some guidance on the role of certified court interpreters and how to best work with court interpreters. Requesting a Court Interpreter In…
Cross-border litigation can be complicated and costly. It’s not unusual for up to 50% of content received during the discovery process to be in a language other than English when working a case in the international realm. Law firms need to plan ahead to…
In a global economy with increasing language diversity, attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals are running into more interpreting and translation needs. Here’s a checklist of some important translation and interpretation information for the legal community: Understand how culture affects legal cases Cultural differences…
Professional interpretation matters. That’s especially true in fields such as legal where a misinterpretation can result in a false accusation, wrongly send someone to jail or at the very least cause a mistrial wasting time and money for all those involved. There are countless…
Choosing a Language Service Provider (LSP) is a process that should never be rushed. The time and energy you put into this search is an investment in the future of your organization, since the right LSP will end up saving you time and money…