Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game changer across various sectors, and intellectual property (IP) law is no exception. As AI technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, legal professionals will see a surge in...more
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get transcript pages produced? Is your inbox full of requests to move this transcript ahead of that one because someone just realized they have a hearing coming...more
We have been examining what attorneys and their teams can do to receive a helpful rough draft, focusing on the steps you can take prior to the deposition. The importance of preparation cannot be overstated when it comes to...more
Rough drafts are such an added value to attorneys, especially in fast-moving litigation. The uncertified rough draft, ideally delivered by the court reporter within hours of the proceedings, is the “unofficial” transcript...more
Litigation teams worldwide find rough ASCIIs (unofficial rough draft transcripts) to be a useful, cost-effective resource in providing key information to prepare for the next proceedings. The rough ASCII enables counsel to...more
We’re sharing our list of important tips for you when you prepare for videotaped depositions: Include “Videotaped” in your Notice of Deposition...more
Intellectual property (IP) cases are intricate, highly confidential, massive undertakings. They often involve high-profile parties, source code and international depositions. This means you need a court reporting agency with...more
It seems straightforward. You have audio you need transcribed. There are companies providing audio transcription. You pick one. Right? Well, you could do it like that, but really you want to pick the right audio transcription...more
Whether taking a deposition in person or remotely, having a clear record is essential for use at trial, possible settlement and/or impeachment. We’ve polled hundreds of court reporters with thousands of reporting hours under...more
Who isn’t trying to be more economical these days? It’s 2023, and you have to tighten your belt with everything going on. Law firms are no different, trying to cut costs for frugal clients looking for any expenses they can...more
Just as with a paralegal or legal secretary, an experienced court reporter is a vital part of your legal team, and performing your due diligence in the scheduling process can help preserve your firm’s efficiency and...more
As technology continues to advance, fears of robots replacing humans has increased across many industries as corporations look to automate certain job functions to reduce costs and stay on top of trends. This McKinsey report...more
The COVID-19 pandemic augmented our increasingly virtual world. As such, the plethora of data at our fingertips has changed. Business Insider reported that Zoom meeting participants rose from 10 million in December 2019 to...more
The final transcript is critically important to attorneys. It is the very reason you hire a court reporter for your deposition. The final certified transcript may be used in court to call a witness’ veracity into question,...more
Security and confidentiality are paramount in legal matters. Even if a case matter has no protective order or confidential designation, you don’t want your clients’ information compromised in any way. It is a non-negotiable...more
Remote depositions are not new; however, it has been a full two years since the great remote explosion of 2020. In March of 2020, remote services surged to keep your depositions on the calendar. Even though your deposition or...more
Customer service can make or break a relationship with a vendor. No matter how good the product, if the service is sub-par, it makes each interaction with that company a miserable experience you do not want to repeat. For a...more
Court reporters are amazing. Having worked with them myself for close to a decade now, I can say this without hesitation. They build massive subject-matter dictionaries, they keep a good poker face, meet crazy quick...more
There have been many changes for all of us over the past two years. Overwhelmingly, the legal industry has transitioned to a remote work environment, to varying degrees. This trend is not particular to just the legal...more
Are you feeling like there are not enough hours in the day to get transcript pages produced? Is your inbox full of requests to move this transcript ahead of that one because someone just realized they have a hearing coming...more