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Are Deposition Summaries the Same as Rough Drafts?

There has been much discussion in the legal industry regarding deposition summaries and rough drafts. Here’s what makes them different: Rough Draft Provided by court reporters shortly after the deposition. Provided before the final transcript is prepared. It is a separate document from the final transcript. May not contain all necessary punctuation. Final transcript is still prepared by the […]

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Why Should Stenographers List Their Services at eCourt Reporters?

We’re different, really different. View the three-minute explainer video here:  Benefits to stenographers, voice writers, and legal videographers. Register your services free Complete your profile Activate your live calendar Get scheduled directly by law firms It’s that easy! Take control of your calendar. eCourt Reporters is the only system with live search capabilities. Be found for assignments […]

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AI for Litigation

What can Elite Deposition Summaries do for your law firm? 1. Reduce administrative burden: Instead of reading through hours of deposition transcripts, administrative assistants can focus on more important aspects of the case.  Lawyers can quickly scan a summary to locate the key findings. 2. Focusing on the essentials: Deposition summaries cut through the legalese and get […]

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Texts, Phone Calls, E-Mails, Social Media Blasts…THERE’S A BETTER WAY!

Tired of the endless search for certified court reporters? THE PROBLEM: Phone Calls Text Messages E-mail Blasts Social Media Posts Unknown Charges at Time of Booking Lack of Communication with Court Reporter Unknown Qualifications of Court Reporter There is a better way! Stop the madness and take advantage of efficiency! THE SOLUTION: Search Our Database […]

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Are Your Deposition Transcripts Certified?

Deposition transcripts are a record of legal proceedings, but more importantly, they are crucial tools in court cases.  With rapid market changes in technology, certified transcripts are at risk. Simply put, the authenticity of a transcript requires certified court reporters.  Anything less than certified court reporters risk admissibility of transcripts in court. Rules of professional […]

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Video Conferencing in the Stay-At-Home Era

Addressing the video conference concerns from the attorneys’ and court reporters’ point of view. Attorneys may be slow to go all in with conducting depositions remotely in the stay-at-home era, and it is understandable as to why.  Software security issues, fear of off-camera coaching, and Internet skips have all been known to slow the remote […]

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Deposition or Vacation?

It’s summer and it’s likely either a deposition or vacation.  Surprising similarities in the process! Searching for that perfect vacation is as simple as entering criteria for your destination: Date, location, number of rooms, etc.  Available results appear, make your selection.   Searching for the perfect court reporter to cover your deposition is as easy as entering your legal proceeding […]

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Tired of Your Schedule Controlling You?

Do you ever feel like you need to enter into arbitration just to change your schedule? Are you ready to take control of your schedule? As a court reporter or legal videographer, scheduling should not take an unnecessary amount of time away from your actual bookings.  With eCourt Reporters, you set your availability when you want to receive […]

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Search for Certified Court Reporters by Name!

Have you received outstanding service from a certified court reporter or legal videographer in the past? Find their services again instantly with our custom search-by-name feature! eCourt Reporters is the only platform of its kind to provide paralegals and attorneys the ability to search and schedule court reporters by name. You’ve established a great relationship with a […]

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Sharing Economy Benefits the Legal Industry

What is the sharing economy? The term “sharing economy” is based on the “peer-to-peer” sharing of goods and services where buyers and sellers make direct exchanges with one another. Because technology lends itself so well to this, today it often implies a transaction that occurs online. We’ve seen it used as a substitute for hailing […]

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Court Reporter Shortage – Yes or No?

Are there any available court reporters?  Is there a court reporter shortage? These questions loom as less-accurate methods of recording a proceeding attempt to infiltrate the profession. Court reporters are out there, sometimes they just need to be found! At eCourt Reporters, our mission is to make the process of locating and scheduling professional, certified […]

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Court Reporter – Professional Versus Competent

As the court reporting industry evolves into the technology market, be sure to know the difference between a professional court reporter and the competent service of reporting. A professional court reporter works in accordance with the high standards of the profession.  A competent court reporting service is simply having a skill or ability. Often the […]

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Where in the World are the Deposition Transcripts?

HAVE YOUR DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS BEEN SENT AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE?  As technology progresses, knowing who has access to deposition transcripts is becoming crucial for client-centered law firms.  Outsourcing transcription services for legal proceedings is risky business as sensitive, confidential client information can be compromised. In attempts to cut costs, large corporations put legal proceeding […]

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Are Direct Bookings by Law Firms in Your Future?

What eCourt Reporters does for you: Connect you directly to law firm schedulers. List your profile free. Give you the option of doing your own production when hired by law firms. Allow direct communication with the hiring scheduler. List your services free across all 50 states. Pay your rates. Do all invoicing and collections. Promote the court reporting profession. […]

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Wisconsin Innovation Award Finalist!

Finalists Announced for 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards Winners to be announced at awards ceremony on October 10, 2023 Madison—August 4, 2023 — Twenty five companies have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards. In total, more than 300 businesses, products, and services from around the state were nominated. The finalists were determined […]

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How does eCourt Reporters’ database work?

To learn more about eCourt Reporters‘ direct-connect platform, go to our “Resources Page.” We are asked repeatedly how does eCourt Reporters’ database of legal services work. Our Resources Page has a host of information to view. See firsthand the many ways in which eCourt Reporters is unique! eCourt Reporters is a secure database of certified […]

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Voice-to-Text and Machine Learning

Flaws remain in voice-to-text and machine learning technology.  One of the biggest flaws is the replacement of words that have vastly different meanings. Many were captured by the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and yet the proceedings were subjected to words made up by computer-generated subtitles, “Yeomen of the Guard” displayed as “Human of the Gods,” and “Equerries” became “Aquarius.” Words have meaning.  The above-stated errors may […]

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