Legal Language Blog
Medical professionals have made it clear that they need the help of medical interpreters these days. But why has that demand increased, and why can’t just any general interpreter do the job? It’s time to consider the answers to these questions.
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Each year, the US immigration court representatives hear dozens of languages on a regular basis. But which languages are most popular? And what happens when people speak an indigenous language while in that court?
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If you need to turn an audio file into a typed document, you need transcription services. But what kind do you need in particular? There are two main types of transcription services available and while each serves it purpose, for those in the legal industry, there is only one...
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Since 2003, the Russian Central Authority has refused to execute Hague Requests submitted by US litigants. Russia’s refusal stems from its objection to the United States’ imposition of a fee for executing Hague Requests seeking service upon US defendants.
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If you’re in need of legal translation of a document, it’s important to hire a professional in this field. But you can’t just hire anyone and then sit back and expect to get the best results.
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JASTA’s enactment by Congressional override of a presidential veto does not make the Act controversial. Nor is JASTA controversial merely because Saudi Arabia finds its potential liability under Act to be excessive and unfair. Rather, the Act is controversial because of its potential to disrupt diplomatic communication.
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