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All You Need To Know About Legal Videographers

December 9, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Have you ever heard of the term "videographer" before? What is a legal videographer? It’s an important job and one where there is a growing need for them here in 2022. If you aren’t familiar with this profession, keep reading.  What Is a Legal Videographer and How To Become One It’s not as difficult as one might think. A legal videographer is somebody who operates a video camera during courtroom proceedings. If you’ve ever seen footage of a defendant or plaintiff giving their testimony in a court case, this was filmed by a legal videographer.  A legal videographer not only films many aspects... View Article

The Different Types of Court Reporters

November 11, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The job of a court reporter is more important than most people realize. You may not know what their exact job description is, but odds are you have seen a court reporter on television. Their role is more than just taking down notes from trials, and there is more than one type of court reporter. List of Different Types of Court Reporters There are six different types of court reporters: Scopist Officials Legislative Hearing Real-time Freelancers and Firms The Different Types of Court Reporters Taking the time to look at what each type of court reporter does can help you... View Article

The Court Reporting Process Explained

November 11, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Court reporters serve a very specific and important purpose in the court of law and other settings. What you might imagine you know about court reporting may be very different from what actually happens. Learning about the court reporting process can help you understand how important these individuals are. Everything To Know About Court Reporting Court reporters are also referred to as guardians of the record; pretty cool, right? These individuals capture the spoken word and proceedings that happen in the court, speeches, trials and more and transcribe them to written words so that they can be referred to later. This... View Article

What To Expect: Commonly Asked Deposition Questions

November 3, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A deposition is an important part of the overall legal process for both criminal and civil cases. Depositions will involve answering questions under oath, with the only difference being that you are in a boardroom as opposed to a courtroom. You will generally have your own representation and will have to answer questions from both parties. For those who wonder what to expect during a deposition, understanding what questions you will be asked is important. There are several types of common deposition questions that are typically asked during one of these meetings.  Introductory Questions Generally, a deposition starts with a... View Article

10 Tips for a Successful Remote Deposition

November 3, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Remote depositions were around long before the COVID-19 Pandemic, although the need for them did rise during that time. Remote depositions tend to be easier, quicker, and require less travel (if any at all). However, for a remote deposition to be successful, you do still need to prepare — not to mention have a reliable internet connection. If you are wondering how to have a successful remote deposition, let’s take a look at a few tips. Make Sure Your Witness Is Prepared – One of the most important things is to ensure your witness is fully prepared for the deposition. Though... View Article