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Certified translation vs. notarized translation: what is the difference?
Certified and notarized translations sound similar and are frequently confused. They are not the same thing, and using the wrong one can cause a filing to be rejected.
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Court interpreter ethics: the four canons that govern professional practice
A court interpreter is bound by a written code of ethics with specific canons. Understanding what those canons require, and what they prohibit, explains why a courtroom interpreter behaves the way they do.
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Hague Apostille for translated documents: international authentication explained
Translating a U.S. document for use in a foreign court, embassy, or government agency often requires more than a certified translation. An apostille or consular legalization is the international authentication step.
Read article - Healthcare·6 min read·
Willie Ramirez: the most expensive interpreting error in U.S. medical history
A false cognate misinterpreted in a South Florida ER led to a missed brain hemorrhage, lifelong quadriplegia, and a $71 million settlement. The case explains why hospital interpretation is no place for bilingual family members.
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Bilingual staff vs. certified interpreters: where the line is
Federal LEP guidance allows bilingual staff to handle in-language communication in their normal job role, but requires qualified interpreters in certain interactions. Here is what the line looks like and how to stay on the right side of it.
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Cultural broker vs. interpreter: where the line lies
A good interpreter sometimes notices a cultural misunderstanding that is not strictly a translation issue. Whether and how the interpreter can speak up is one of the most discussed ethical questions in the profession.
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Sworn, certified, notarized, apostilled: which translation authentication do you need?
Four different authentication terms get used interchangeably in U.S. translation work, and they are not the same thing. Here is the distinction between certified, notarized, sworn, and apostilled translation, and how to know which one a filing actually requires.
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