It was with both amusement and concern that I recently read an article from Christine Phipps instructing lawyers to only hire stenographic court reporters. Phipps’ article was apparently emailed directly to many attorneys, including our clients. It was amusing because it sounded like a horse-and-buggy driver warning about the dangers of automobiles. That is, it […]
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How You’re Spending Your Time – and What to Change
In addition to this being the most wonderful time of year, for many of us, it’s also our most scheduled time of the year. Personal and professional commitments can make for long days so let’s talk about how you’re spending your time at your court reporting or law firm both at this time and as […]
Tips for Hiring a Legal Videographer
Hiring a legal videographer in Orlando, Florida may be a task you’re charged with. Where do you begin? What questions do you ask? What experience and training should the legal videographer you’re interviewing possess? Understand the reasons you need a legal videographer Legal videographers may work in partnership with a firm or they may work […]
Benefits of Being a Court Reporter
Are you looking for a career in a growing field? Do you want to create your own hours? Are you detail-oriented and focused? Court reporting may be a great fit for you! The best part is that most people don’t know the benefits of being a court reporter so the opportunities abound. Earning Potential Because […]
Will Digital Recordings Replace Court Reporters?
There are news stories covering the topic of whether or not humans can be replaced in the courtroom. More specifically, it’s being asked if court reporters will be replaced by technology. You might think that prospect makes us nervous but it doesn’t. We don’t think digital recordings will replace court reporters and here’s why. Technology, […]
What’s Your Social Media WHY?
As I talk to more people about social media, it is clear there are two defined schools of thought. One is to check social media once a day. The other is to constantly check Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram every chance you get. Whichever you fall into, or somewhere in between, have you asked yourself […]
Impact of the Court Reporter Shortage (and how you can help)
If you’ve been employed for an extended period of time, it’s likely you’ve been part of a downsizing plan. While there is a great demand for court reporters, cutting staff, including court reporters, has hit courts from San Diego County, California to Orlando, Florida and points in between. The reason is typically explained away as […]
What First-time Deponents Need to Know
No matter how old you are, you’ve likely experienced a lot of firsts in your life. Your first day of school. Your first job. Your first client. What happens when you’re a first-time deponent? It can be intimidating and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a deponent (the person giving a deposition), […]
Court Reporting Trends
Have you read the news about court reporting trends recently? There’s an imminent court reporter shortage happening while at the same time, there is an increased demand from business, political, sports, education, and civic sources for professionals with court reporting skills. From real-time reporting to closed captioning of live events, the industry is growing but […]
What’s New for Court Reporting Schools?
When we think of a court proceeding, we think of the people who have the greatest impact – attorneys, judge, and jury, often forgetting the court reporter. Without the reporter, we’ve lost an integral part of the legal process and have no one there to record proceedings for the official record. Without reporters, the legal […]
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