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Choosing a Legal Interpreting Service

Essentially, interpreting involves taking something that is said or written in one language and translating it into another language so it is more easily understood by the one receiving the information. This language can be a foreign one or an alternative language such as sign language. At times, it can be legal or medical reports that need to be understood. Interpretation services fall into two categories – in person and in absence. By knowing what category your needs falls under, you will be better able to choose the kind of legal interpreting services to seek out. Read more

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Court Reporter

When you are looking to hire a court reporting company, there are many things you need to consider. First and foremost, however, is whether their staff is capable, intelligent, and  willing to do their very best at every job they take.

Individuals who choose court reporting as a career understand the level of commitment they need to have when it comes to accuracy and reliability. With that being said, the following questions will help you choose the best court reporter and court reporting company to meet your needs. Read more

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How To Prepare for a Deposition

If you’ve never been involved with legal matters before, then everything about the process might frustrate and confuse you, and that’s especially true when it comes to your deposition. One of the best ways to deal with your nerves and confusion is to educate yourself about the upcoming legal proceedings. Depositions are essentially a question-and-answer session, but matters can take a turn for the worst if you’re poorly prepared. Read more

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5 Common Misconceptions About Court Reporters

While court reporters have proven to be nearly invaluable to many businesses and firms, there still tends to be plenty of misconceptions and misunderstandings of what they actually do.  Since court reporting is so versatile, there’s a wide range of services reporters offer. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about court reporting and some factual information to clear up the misunderstandings. Read more

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4 Steps to Becoming a Court Reporter

The first steps toward beginning a career in court reporting can be as simple as working on some basic skills like keyboarding speed and accuracy while researching the basics of court reporter training. While the keyboards that court reporters use are very different from the classic QWERTY computer keyboards most people know very well, still it is helpful to be very proficient with typing skills. Listening skills are also important as court reporters must be able to hear conversations at the speed of normal spoken speech, understand the words of each sentence, and take them all down correctly. Read more

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Common Deposition Questions

A deposition is a process whereby witnesses provide sworn evidence. They are used to gather pretrial information, specifically to discover what a witness may know and to preserve that testimony for later use in court. Depositions usually in the office of an attorney. They are conducted in the presence of a court reporter who maintains a verbatim record of everything said during the deposition. The person being deposed is under oath and must answer all questions posed by the deposing attorney. Deposition questions vary on a case-by-case basis, but introductory, background and deposition preparation questions are fairly standard across the board. Read more

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4 Important Things to Keep In Mind for Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing is a relatively new way for companies to hold meetings without having to have all participants in the same physical location. It works using special software and video and audio hardware to bring all participants together in one platform where they can hold discussions, view presentations and conduct any business as if they were all in the same location. Read more

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6 Important Lessons from Court Reporting School

There are many very important lessons taught in court reporting school, but there are a few you should keep in mind every single day to ensure you can be the best court reporter. Below are 6 important lessons taught in court reporting school that you should never forget.

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7 Reasons Why Video Depositions Are Important for Your Litigation

A legal video deposition can play an important role in your case. When litigation starts, you want to have the most accurate and reliable statements possible. Written transcripts were once used, but with today’s technology, video depositions go a step farther.

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Will Technology Replace Court Reporters?

The importance of an accurate record of legal proceedings cannot be emphasized enough; in many cases, lives literally depend on it. This is why the role of court reporter is such a vital part of the judicial system and will continue to be so even in this age of electronic technology. Some courts have begun experimenting with various recording technologies designed to replace the court reporter which has raised concerns in the legal community and may actually result in an increased demand for court reporters. Read more