The holidays are here, the time of year when we rush to find the perfect gift for the attorneys, paralegals, and litigation teams. This year, skip the gift cards. Give them something they’ll actually thank you for in January, March, and yes, even next December: the gift of time, sanity, and control over their deposition...Read More

The ongoing shortage of court reporters in the United States has prompted the adoption of digital recording technologies as a temporary solution. However, this approach has led to unexpected challenges. Digital recording systems struggle with the complexities of legal proceedings. Issues arise from overlapping dialogue, regional accents, specialized terminology, and ambient noise, resulting in extensive...Read More

Authentic Integrity: The New Artificial Intelligence, with Court Reporters at Its Core In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates conversations about innovation, efficiency, and progress, a quieter but equally powerful force is emerging: authentic integrity. While AI can process vast amounts of data, generate text, and automate tasks, it lacks the human essence that...Read More

Using digital technology to record legal proceedings is not a question of whether you can record; the question is: should you record? Important questions to ask before allowing the recording of legal proceedings: Who has access to the recording? Is the recording sent unsecurely to overseas transcriptionists? Is the transcriber an officer of the court and sworn to confidentiality? Has the recording...Read More

“Just record the legal proceeding.” Every word matters in the pursuit of justice. While recording systems may offer convenience, live court reporters ensure accuracy and reliability. Live court reporters are trained professionals who capture every word with precision. Recordings can miss testimony by garbled audio due to background noise or fail to distinguish speakers. Accents,...Read More

The unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and digital court recorders share some interesting parallels. Regulation and Licensing: UPL: The practice of law is heavily regulated. Only individuals who have passed the bar examination in their jurisdiction are legally allowed to practice law.  Engaging in legal activities without proper licensure is considered UPL and is illegal....Read More

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...Read More

eCourt Reporters’ Marketplace is different, really different! View the explainer Marketplace video here:  Benefits to stenographers, voice writers, and legal videographers. Register your services free Complete your profile View your Marketplace job offers Get scheduled directly by law firms It’s that easy! Take control of your schedule.  Apply for job offers in the Marketplace that you are...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

One of the first questions that law firms ask when scheduling services for legal proceedings outside of the courthouse is simply, “How much do court reporters charge?” The answer to that question is usually followed up with a combination of questions by the court reporter: How long is the proceeding intended to last? Will there be...Read More

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, job offers come right to your inbox...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Everyone can use a little kindness sent their way, even lawyers. April 9th is “Be Kind to Lawyers Day.” What can you do to show appreciation to your favorite attorney? Take some time to thank a lawyer for their dedication of ensuring that the legal system remains at its best. Set aside the lawyer jokes for a...Read More