How Lawyers and Legal assistants can benefit from PDF Transcripts
In current times, legal professionals are slowly moving towards the usage of technology, as opposed to more traditional methods. However, there are often technical challenges regarding e-files and transcripts – the PDF format is best known for its compatibility, online reading, and print format. For lawyers or legal assistants who constantly work with files, there […]
5 Technology Related Skills Court Reporters Should Possess
The legal industry today is adapting towards a more technological approach requesting all those involved to be proficient in a variety of computer and software skills. This knowledge has a major impact on the value of a court reporter in the industry, thus increasing their career opportunities. Word, Spreadsheet, Presentation Software: A large part of […]
Rules of Etiquette When Working With a Court Reporter
There are many rules of etiquette to follow in an examination for discovery. Here are a few helpful tips that will assist you when working with a court reporter. 1) Inform when going on or off record: It is a good practice to inform the court reporter when the speaker is speaking on or off […]
How to select the Right Space for Examinations for Discovery or Examinations out of Court
When conducting an examination of a witness out of court and under oath, you should consider not only the procedural requirements of conducting the examination, but also the space in which the examination is conducted. Here are some tips to consider when choosing your examination space: 1) Consult all parties: Ensure all parties and their […]
Making telephone examination for discovery easy
In order to reduce the cost of litigation, lawyers are beginning to consider conducting the process of examination for discovery by telephone. This approach can save time and money for all parties involved. Here are some tips for court reporters when dealing with examinations for discovery by telephone: 1) Visit the lawyers’ websites: It […]
How Do Court Reporters Transcribe?
The duty of a court reporter is to transcribe spoken or recorded speech into written form with the use of a stenotype, a specialized typewriter. It is designed to allow shorthand typing for quick and easy transcription. The process is one in which helps to ensure legal rights are protected during a legal process, such […]
Are Younger Court Reporters in Demand?
The notion that court reporters have only a small part to play in the judicial system, is by far, incorrect. They have many important duties at trials, such as transcribing, gathering information, creating transcripts, and translating in some cases. There are some court reporters who spend most of their time recording and preparing transcripts for […]
How Important is filming during an Examination for Discovery?
During an examination for discovery, lawyers typically have more freedom to ask questions that they might not be able to pose during an actual trial. In recent times, filming examinations for discovery in Canada is still yet to trend, however, there are several benefits to filming an examination for discovery: Bringing in the right element […]
Can voice recognition challenge court reporters?
In a previous blog, we debated whether court reporters were needed. This is one of the most debated subjects and the response is unanimous. As technology continues to rapidly advance, one could say that the courtrooms are seemingly falling behind, which often leaves the current generation of legal professionals somewhat overwhelmed. That being said, is […]
File Management: Storing Important Court Documents
During the course of a legal proceeding, maintaining court documents is very essential. The more organized and accessible these documents are, the easier the process will be – a little arrangement can go a long way.