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

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

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

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...Read More

LawNext is a comprehensive directory for law firms to learn about legal technology products. With so many legal tech companies on the market, LawNext compiled a detailed list for law firms to have the ability to filter products by ratings and information provided. Categories listed include contracting, litigation, practice management, legal research, discovery, and so...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

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

Technology continues to flourish in the legal community.  Online marketplaces are providing impressive transparent legal support services to law firms.  There are service providers such as process servers, stenographers, virtual receptionists, interpreters, document creators, and more that are all valuable for the discovery process in litigation, and all those services are now easily accessible through...Read More

Paralegals spend a lot of time drafting documents, interviewing clients, attending legal proceedings, preparing cases, and general coordination to ensure case management. And that is just a few duties on their list of tasks! The job of a paralegal requires detail-oriented organizational skills that prevent mistakes in life-altering legal matters. Oftentimes, it is the paralegal...Read More

Law firms expect and demand professional support in legal proceedings.   eCourt Reporters provides attorneys and paralegals the ability to search and select certified court reporters and legal videographers free with the latest technology. Personally selecting court reporters and legal videographers is a feature that supersedes all other scheduling methods. 1) Is there a specific court...Read More