Virtual meetings have become a regular part of legal practice. Lawyers, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, and clients may use Zoom for examinations for discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, witness preparation sessions, and other proceedings. Although Zoom is relatively easy to use, technical problems and poor meeting controls can cause delays, distractions,
Court reporters are valuable assets in the courtroom, especially during a trial. Court officials rely on a court reporter’s ability to report accurately and without bias. Generally, lawyers benefit the
Generally, court reporters create their own schedules when managing deadlines. This flexibility can include responsibilities that make it difficult to stay organized, so here are a few tips to help
Whenever court reporters are hired, it is important to inform them about the type of transcription required be it verbatim or non-verbatim. Verbatim transcription is the process of converting all
Legal transcripts play an important role in the flow of legal information during the legal process. Lawyers rely heavily on legal transcripts to plan cases and construct winning strategies. But
Legal firms are exploring new software implementation programs to keep up with the demands of a (post-pandemic) digitally accelerated work environment. In doing so, professionals are encouraged to cooperate with
Repetitive strain injuries are fairly common in a workspace especially if employees have been doing the tasks/motions for several years. Unfortunately, court reporters are not excused from this wear and
An examination for discovery is an important part of almost every civil lawsuit. It is not a trial but rather a pre-trial process in which lawyers for each of the
Running a legal firm, large or small, is not easy. Many firms report that their biggest challenges involve slow payment times and uncollected money sitting in their accounts receivable (AR). OTR
It is fairly common for court reporting firms to handle sensitive and confidential information regularly through examinations, trials and mediations. These transcripts are then sent via e-mail as well as
Although Ontario’s reopening plan is in full effect and much of the restrictions have been lifted, the legal industry continues to hold virtual examinations whenever possible as it saves time,
In response to the covid-19 pandemic, many firms across Canada (and globally) have adopted a digital-first remote working environment. The legal industry has followed suit and continues to have examinations
eDiscovery refers to discovery in which the information sought is in the electronic format typically stored in (cloud) servers. The impact of technology today has changed our approach to discovery as
