December 10, 2020 7:49 pm
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As a court reporter, you’re privy to a great deal of sensitive, confidential information. Keeping that data and the record secure is one of the most important parts of the job. The National Court Reporters Associations’ Code of Professional Ethics states that court reporters must “preserve the confidentiality and ensure the security of information, oral or written, entrusted to the Member by any of the parties in a proceeding.” This includes work product stored or sent from your devices. Today, most court reporters use digital devices, which means that if the devices are compromised, that sensitive data could be exposed.... View Article
November 19, 2020 1:13 am
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Court reporters and transcriptionists are both responsible for transcribing spoken word to text. Court reporters, however, are specifically trained to transcribe live court proceedings, while transcriptionists often take dictation. Even the machinery is different—court reporters have their own special keyboards that enable them to type sounds and keep up with proceedings in real time. Here are the major differences between transcription vs. court reporting in Phoenix, AZ: How and where the transcription takes place: As noted above, while both transcribers and court reporters transcribe spoken word to written text, there are major differences in how they do their jobs. Transcribers... View Article
November 5, 2020 1:13 am
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Today’s technology is changing video conferencing opportunities in Phoenix, AZ, which means court reporting is faster, easier and more accurate than ever. Gone are the days where a trial in another county or state requires travel. With video conferencing software, it’s easier to connect to other parties for depositions and other procedures. Technology has also helped the legal profession continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic—although there were slowdowns initially, courts and law firms were able to adapt, largely thanks to video conferencing. How video conferencing helps court reporters Here’s how the use of video conferencing for court reporting is... View Article
October 22, 2020 2:51 am
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Depositions are already intimidating enough, and now we have Zoom. Recent studies reveal that it’s not your imagination: video conferencing is more difficult than in-person conferencing, and many people do not enjoy it. Your deposition witnesses are likely feeling the same, which gives you more to do for remote deposition preparation in Phoenix, AZ. But rest assured: you will all survive this. Here are five witness tips for remote depositions: Dress for the occasion: While we may all be at home, pajamas or unwashed shirts do not make the best impression for a deposition. Remind your witness that their deposition... View Article
October 8, 2020 2:50 am
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The idea of using Zoom for depositions has been in development for a while. However, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed this to the forefront, as video conference depositions are preferable to placing cases on indefinite hold. A Zoom remote deposition is likely the best option, especially if Zoom is already installed on your computer. If this is the future of your law practice in Phoenix, AZ, here are six video conferencing deposition tips: Check internet speed: Zoom can run on internet speeds as low as 600Kbps, but you will enjoy higher quality and fewer sound and video breaks if you use... View Article
