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
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
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...Read More
Home offices have become commonplace. As a freelancer, are you tracking your expenses for possible tax deductions? Home heating Electricity Water Rent/mortgage Office repairs Cell phone bills Every item you purchase for your job should be documented: Computers, video cameras, steno machine, paper, pens, envelopes, postage stamps, exhibit stickers, any additional office supplies, etcetera. Talk to...Read More
Digital recordings in the legal field continue to make the news, and it’s not good. Law360 published an article April 7, 2022, discussing the many glitches in digital court reporting tech. StoryCloud was recently shut down in Texas when a complaint was filed by a local court reporting agency. The headlines are no surprise to the court reporting industry; however, law firms...Read More
As prayers go out to the Waukesha families affected by the Christmas parade tragedy, yet another revelation has been brought to the forefront. A previous court hearing of the alleged attacker has no record of the proceeding. A “technical issue” was cited as the reason for the lack of available transcripts. This type of travesty...Read More
A Risk Too High for Litigation! WORDS MATTER! WHAT VOICE-TO-TEXT TRANSLATED — WHAT WAS ACTUALLY SAID An admissible evidence – Inadmissible evidenceI wouldn’t know – I would notePriceless – Price listYou pee on other countries – UPL and other countriesWorking as an illegal – Working as a paralegalHe was absolutely thinking – He was absolutely fakingLegal –...Read More
Finding a court reporter shouldn’t be just another thing to cross off your checklist, it should be handled with diligence as this person can impact your case in terms of accuracy and reliability. Understanding how court reporters may influence your proceeding helps you to know what you should be looking for when searching for a court reporter...Read More
