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What Is an Examination Under Oath? A Plain Guide to the EUO
What an examination under oath is, why the insurer is asking, whether you can refuse, what gets asked, how long it takes, and what happens after. Plain answers, no legal jargon.
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What an Asylum Interview Interpreter Gets Wrong — And Why It Costs Your Client
Five ways an asylum interview interpreter can damage a case — summarising, softening trauma testimony, register drift, dialect mismatch, and stepping into the interview — and what a qualified interpreter does instead.
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Why the Quality of Your Legal Interpreter Matters More Than You Think
A client of ours recently used two different interpreters for the same kind of case, months apart. After the second session, he wrote to us: it went so much better than before. Same case type. Same stakes. Different result — because of who was in the room. That’s the real story with interpreting. It’s not…
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Preparing for a Deposition with a Non-English-Speaking Witness
When a witness or deponent doesn’t speak English fluently, a few simple steps of preparation make the deposition go far more smoothly for everyone involved — attorneys, court reporters, and the witness alike. Book Early As early as possible, especially for less common languages or multi-day proceedings. That said, we regularly accommodate short-notice requests —…
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Certified vs. Vetted Interpreters: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
“Do I need a certified interpreter?” is one of the most common questions we get. The honest answer depends on the language, the proceeding, and what “certified” actually means in context. What “Certified” Actually Means “Certified” usually refers to an interpreter who has passed a formal state or federal court certification exam. These exams exist…
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What Is a 50-H Hearing? A Guide for New York Claimants
If you’re planning to file a claim against a New York municipality — including New York City — you’ll likely need to attend a 50-H hearing first. Here’s what it is and why having a qualified interpreter matters. What Is a 50-H Hearing? A 50-H hearing (named for Section 50-H of New York’s General Municipal…
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Interpreters for Insurance Investigations: EUOs, IMEs, and Recorded Statements Explained
Insurance investigators, SIU teams, and risk management firms regularly need interpreters for three key types of examinations: examinations under oath (EUOs), independent medical exams (IMEs), and recorded statements. Here’s what each involves and why accurate interpreting matters. Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) Full guide: What Is an Examination Under Oath? A Plain Guide to the EUO…