October 11, 2019 10:08 pm
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The relatively recent spate of right-to-work laws has actually had a surprising effect on wrongful termination cases by increasing rather than reducing their number. Basically, by not being required to state specific reasons for termination, former employees find it easier to make discrimination claims. This often means court reporters are endlessly busy with workplace depositions in Phoenix, AZ. This is an important role, and here are five elements that define it: Accurately document company policy: A company’s policy is often the foundation of a wrongful termination defense. Employees may argue discrimination or ill treatment, but many employers argue that the... View Article
September 21, 2019 2:16 am
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Not all legal proceedings require court reporters—but maybe they should. Court reporters are highly trained professionals who are sworn to provide a true, accurate and precise record of proceedings, including arbitrations. Arbitrations don’t require court reporters, and one will not be appointed to your case, but the smart lawyer will make sure they have a court reporter available. Why? Human memory is faulty, and notes taken during the proceedings are no substitute for a verbatim written record of everything that was said. In addition to making sure there’s clarity during the actual proceedings, it can help in case the parties... View Article
September 7, 2019 2:16 am
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Court reporters are an important part of the legal process. They are highly trained stenographers who transcribe court proceedings verbatim. This includes depositions, arbitrations and jury trials. Their records are relied upon during a case as a true and accurate portrayal of the proceedings, and can be entered into evidence—so it’s important to not only pick a skilled court reporter, but also make sure that you’ve chosen a reporter with the right kind of court reporting certification in Phoenix, AZ for your needs. Education and Training The training requirements for a court reporter vary, depending on their specialization. On average,... View Article
August 19, 2019 10:27 pm
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Attorneys and other officials count on accurate and timely transcript delivery in Phoenix, AZ for their proceedings. A transcript isn’t worth having if it isn’t completely accurate. It’s also unhelpful if it is not delivered in a timely manner. So how can services that provide transcript delivery in Phoenix, AZ ensure these qualities? The service must exhibit several characteristics: Intensive training: Court reporters must be properly trained to produce accurate transcript delivery in Phoenix, AZ. They must have a strong grasp of the English language, the software they must use and court proceedings. This combination of skills creates a reporter... View Article
August 5, 2019 10:27 pm
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Technology has transformed our capabilities and added conveniences we couldn’t have dreamed of decades ago. When it comes to depositions in Phoenix, AZ, this is particularly true. Attorneys can now take advantage of video and web conferencing to take depositions with ease and confidence. But which is better: video or web conferencing depositions in Phoenix, AZ? That depends. Both have benefits. Use the following overview of each system to determine which might be better for your legal needs. Web Conferencing: Definition When a law office uses web conferencing for depositions in Phoenix, AZ, the witness and attorney can be located... View Article
