Trump Administration’s Deregulation Drive Begins to Impact Language Industry
Changes are underway in the US judiciary and healthcare systems that may begin to impact demand for language services from boutique and large LSPs alike. Continue reading
Tag: Barry S. Olsen
This Video on the Work of Interpreters Is Going Viral
Video produced by Condé Nast’s WIRED Magazine and narrated by Barry Slaughter Olsen gives the public a peek into the enigmatic, complex world of professional interpreting. Continue reading
Language Industry Top Quotes of 2018
From technology, markets, and M&A to investment and the competitive landscape, the language industry leaders we interviewed in 2018 commented on a wide range of issues - here are our top picks. Continue reading
US Language Industry Intensifies Lobbying Against ‘Independent Contractor’ Ruling
Representatives of the US language industry increasing their efforts to mitigate the impact of a recent California Supreme court ruling, which has the potential to upend the way language service... Continue reading
Trump’s Interpreter Suddenly Finds Herself at the Center of a Political Firestorm
Marina Gross, the interpreter privy to Trump and Putin’s behind-closed-doors conversation at the Helsinki summit, has found herself at the heart of a heated debate about whether a diplomatic... Continue reading
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Breaking the System? The SOSi Interpreter Ruling and Its Implications
After the March 2018 decision by National Labor Relations Board to order SOSi to reclassify freelancers as employees, businesses and freelancers alike are wondering what the ruling could mean for... Continue reading
LanguageLine’s New Owner Says Tech Will Not Replace Interpreters
Chairman of French Teleperformance Daniel Julien puts his money where his mouth is; buys Language Line for USD 1.5bn. CCO of thebigword not surprised at purchase price, while ATA president says... Continue reading
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