Do You Use Video in Examinations? Maybe You Should Start
If you have not been using cameras to record your examinations, it may be a good time to start. When deciding to use a video camera to record meetings, it provides a great advantage over anything that has been documented by yourself or the court reporter. Adding video can provide you with additional ammunition to […]
Top 10 Reasons to Book with OTR
Privacy Privacy is what we do best. Whether you are looking for a place to have a quiet meeting with colleagues or clients, a confidential meeting outside of your office, or you’re an independent contractor trying to land your next client, we provide you with a quiet and uninterrupted space to conduct your meeting. […]
Proofread for Precision
Proofread for Precision Not all court reporting services are created equal. A critical step in rendering a transcript useful, is to have the transcript proofread – if the transcript doesn’t make cents sense, the record of one’s examination or arbitration, etc., will not serve the purpose it is meant to. Undertakings may not be recognized […]
Stenography vs. Voice Reporting
Guest Post: Stenography vs. Voice Reporting by Whitney Joy Smith In order to make the decision between stenography and voice reporting, a deeper understanding of how the two work is necessary. Although their objective is the same, the method is quite different. The objective is to have a clear and concise record of court proceedings […]
Considering a Career as a Court Reporter?
Considering a Career as a Court Reporter? The market is ripe for a new generation of court reporters and the prospects for one’s income, career advancement, and reliable employment in an engaging field provide a strong incentive to be part of it. In the following, we’ll review some of the reasons why joining Canada’s community […]
The Roving Court Reporter?
Why not! While a court reporter’s office, such as On The Record Court Reporting, provides a neutral space to conduct an examination, why not have the reporter come to you? At On The Record, we frequently send our reporters all over Southern Ontario to take the record. Not conducting a formal examination for a court […]
The Art of Listening
“I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” – Robert McCloskey There is a standard phrase said by most lawyers before an examination begins. It goes something like this: “If you do not understand any question I […]
Why Are Transcripts So Expensive? Is It Worth It?
You could hit “record” on your smartphone and make a recording. Isn’t that all the court reporter is doing? No. It isn’t. When you attend an examination with a court reporter and order a transcript, you are paying for more than just the paper it is printed on. You are paying for a person, not […]
Why You Need a Court Reporter In Durham Region
When faced with the prospect of obtaining and paying for court reporting services, the question that may come to mind is, “do I really need a court reporter, wouldn’t my own notes be enough?” The short answer to these questions are, “Yes you do, and no they would not be”. Here is why: Undertakings Having […]
Q & A’s about the Court Reporting Process
What’s A Transcript?: Some Common Q&A’s about the Court Reporting Process If you aren’t a lawyer, paralegal or other legal professional, the chance that you have interacted with a court reporter or reporting service is minimal. If you do have to engage with a court reporter, there are certain questions that are bound to be […]