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When looking for court reporting services in Houston, Texas, an attorney has a wide range of options to consider. Do they want to hire a freelance court reporter, or will a larger litigation support firm provide the best...more
When an attorney’s caseload is packed, and they have multiple depositions in different locations on the same day, this technology literally allows a busy attorney to be in two places at the same time....more
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Two of the most valuable benefits of litigation support technology are the ability to increase our capabilities and make us more efficient in the time we spend completing specific tasks. An apt example of both can be found in...more
Video deposition services are an important part of litigation support. Depositions are legal proceedings in which a witness provides answers to questions asked by an attorney as well as opposing counsel. Attorneys have the...more
Depositions can be tricky enough when everyone speaks the same language. When the person being questioned does not speak English, lawyers must proceed with extra caution. Even the tiniest of mistranslations could result in...more
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A court reporting service will see many types of witnesses in the course of their work, but one specific type is very unique. The expert witness stands apart as the only person allowed to give their opinions on a case...more
Today's court reporting services typically include more than just a stenographer. Lawyers want to document every aspect of the record, so they frequently request a legal videographer to capture witness testimony. However,...more
Aside from being marginally cheaper in the long run, automated systems have no advantages over court reporting services. Stenographers are easily more accurate and efficient than any recording capabilities that exist today....more
Many corporations have contractual provisions that restrict the company to one particular court reporting service provider. As it stands now, corporations are setting the bar for court reporting costs and standards of service...more
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