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Why Voice-To-Text Is Not An Option For Legal Transcriptions Voice or speech-to-text apps are available on tablets and smartphones and are used for everything from sending messages and making notes to dictation and translation. Some examples of software used for dictation include Speechnotes, Google Docs voice typing, Simon, Verbit and Dragon by Nuance. While technological …

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Why Court Reporters Are Critical In The Courtroom Court reporting is one profession where there is very little room for error. As identified in the Guide to Judiciary Policy for federal courts, and pursuant to the Court Reporters Act, all court sessions or other proceedings conducted by rule or court order must be recorded word-for-word. …

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3 Common Attorney Mistakes That Can Ruin a Deposition Transcript Depositions are a critical component of many civil lawsuits, criminal proceedings, arbitration proceedings, workers’ compensation proceedings, and even legislative hearings. While human error is inevitable, it is important to avoid attorney mistakes that can ruin a deposition. What seems like a minor mistake can prove …

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Tips For Choosing A Court Reporting Agency Choosing a court reporting agency is one of the most important business decisions a law firm will need to make. Court reporters are responsible for transcribing testimony in depositions and hearings, which is a critical step in the legal process. It is vital to find an agency with …

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The idea of halting lawyers in their tracks during depos when they’re on a roll or speaking at supersonic speed to “save time” can feel be intimidating. But if your goal is to produce high-quality indecipherable-free transcripts that leave everyone happy – learning to professionally and respectfully interrupt parties is vital, especially with issues with …

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A recent survey found that 40% of Americans preferred working from home, with 25% looking to return to the office, and another 35% hoping for a home-office hybrid. The Global COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the deposition process almost overnight.  While lawyers, witnesses, and court reporters pre-pandemic occasionally met via video conference, it was usually because …

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Do you have a protocol in place for preparing and using exhibits in remote depositions?   No one imagined the many challenges there would be with handling of exhibits for remote proceedings. Below are some helpful clarifications and/or tips:   First and foremost, please remember that potential documents provided before the proceedings are not considered …

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