Entries Tagged ‘legal translation


Legal Translation Specialists

January 20th, 2012 | No Comments »

While there are many people in the world who are fluent in two or more languages, the number with the levels of proficiency required for accurate translation is far smaller. Of these, fewer still have the necessary experience, credentials and certifications for professional translation. When you narrow down your criteria to those who specialize in…     



How To Select a Legal Translation Provider

January 5th, 2012 | No Comments »

At most law firms, when a document translation is needed, the usual course of action is to request estimates from several translation companies and pick the cheapest one. This is not unreasonable. Clients are more cost-conscious than ever, and less likely to obtain a legal translation that comes with a hefty price tag. Unfortunately, the cost of fixing a poor translation is much higher than obtaining an accurate translation to begin with, not to mention spillover costs in embarrassment or even potential damage to your case.



Legal Translation: Who Should Pay?

November 4th, 2011 | No Comments »

The costs of legal translation incurred during litigation can be enormous. Document translation fees for a complex, cross-border litigation case can easily reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more. Who should pay for translation services, and should the winner be reimbursed for the huge expense? The Supreme Court will weigh in on this…     



Join Morningside at ALA 2011 Annual Conference

May 23rd, 2011 | No Comments »

Morningside is pleased to attend the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) annual conference taking place May 22-25, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. We’re busy networking, attending workshops, and getting up-to-date on best practices and innovations in the legal industry. If you are a current client, we would love to touch base in person and hear how…     



Translating Legal Documents

February 7th, 2011 | No Comments »

Every type of translation requires a specific set of skills and expertise from the translator. For legal translations—which can range from translating a contract to translating thousands of foreign legal documents for a major litigation case—precision and accuracy is a must. The translation must be absolutely correct and accurately reflect both the meaning and intent…