Recent Articles

What Trial Lawyers and Litigators Should Expect from a Deposition Interpreter

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 10, 2009 12:26

How can lawyers sense that they've been given a chance to work with an excellent deposition interpreter?  When in the deposition process do they stop wondering: "What if this deposition interpreter is just so-so"?  What should our clients- attorneys-at-law and...How can lawyers sense that...

What Attorneys Should Know about Different Modes of Court Interpreting to Work with Court Interpreters More Effectively

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 09, 2009 19:48

Every week our deposition and legal translation firm receives requests for services of  simultaneous legal interpreters or legal translators.  After spending a few minutes on the phone with the law firm's representative we often discover that the law firm wants...Every week our deposition...

Multilingual Foreign Language Translations and Government Procurement

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 08, 2009 13:10

Multilingual document translation and language interpreting plays an important role in international transactions.  In attempt to create an effective, multilateral framework of rights and obligations with respect to laws, regulations, procedures and practices regarding government procurement,...

Professional Translation Services and International Petroleum Transactions

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 05, 2009 12:36

We've blogged about oil and gas industry translations and mulitilingual technical translation services for manufacturing and industrial companies.  Petroleum and gas companies are perhaps one of the world's most global sectors, with transactions spanning across many borders. However, in...

Multilingual International Translation and International Insolvencies

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 03, 2009 11:15

We've blogged about international translation of multilingual legal and financial documents for foreign representatives and foreign receivers in foreign insolvency proceedings provided by online professional translation services.    Although filing for insolvency is no easy task, in light...

Language Interpreters and Examining/ Cross-Examining a Foreign Language Speaking Witness

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 01, 2009 11:59

More often than not, international disputes that make their way to the U.S. courtrooms involve live testimony by a foreign language-speaking witness. In order to effectively examine or cross-examine this witness, a foreign language translator or a foreign language interpreter...More often than not,...

Foreign Language Translators/ Interpreters as Expert Witnesses in Federal Courts

All Language Alliance, Inc.
June 01, 2009 11:39

All foreign-language documents submitted in federal court proceedings must be translated into English. If the parties can't agree before trial on the accuracy of a document translation, and the disputed portions of the translated document(s) are material to the issues...All foreign-language...

Language Translation and Marketing Legal Services to Foreign Language Speakers

All Language Alliance, Inc.
May 28, 2009 14:05

We've blogged about serving culturally diverse clients, who require services of court interpreters and language translators.  Today, the simple use of a phonebook advertisement is not enough to compete in the ever-growing legal business. Instead, attorneys and law firms must...We've blogged...

Foreign Language Translations as a Foreclosure Avoidance Strategy for Immigrants

All Language Alliance, Inc.
May 27, 2009 12:28

We've blogged about the importance of mortgage contract translations for the benefit of non-English-speaking homeowners.  Owning a home is one part of the American Dream. With secure jobs and attractive mortgage packages, many immigrants were able to pursue that dream. ...We've blogged...

Professional Language Interpreting, Professional Language Translation and Maryland's Rule of Measure for Translation Services - 3% of Population

All Language Alliance, Inc.
May 25, 2009 16:09

Professional language translation and language interpreting services provided by competent translators and professional interpreters are required daily by various federal and state agencies. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 recognizes the presence of barriers based on race,...Professional...