Is there a problem, Counsel? In Oregon, you must be certified to be a hairdresser, a marijuana horticulturist, or a massage therapist. But to be a court reporter, all you have to do is show up and do the job. Given the importance of the record … [Read more...]
Videotaped Depositions: How to Get the Most for Your Money
8 Ways to Get the Most Out of Videotaped Depositions Hiring a videographer for a deposition adds expense. Here are 8 tips that will help you get the most for your money. 1. Have a neutral backdrop. Look through the videographer’s viewfinder … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Videotape Your Next Deposition
It is becoming increasingly common for depositions to be videotaped as well as recorded by a stenographer. Is the added expense justified? As with everything else, it depends. Here are the top 5 reasons to hire a videographer as well as a court … [Read more...]
Collecting Veterans’ Stories
On Saturday, November 8, CC Reporting & Videoconferencing will be one of several court reporting firms throughout the state that will open their doors to veterans who want to tell their story. The stories that are collected will be submitted … [Read more...]
Why Do Court Reporters Proofread?
Court reporters are trained to write phonetically. We hear it; we write it. When all the stars are aligned, the spoken word goes directly to our fingers without any hesitation. We are capturing the record verbatim. But sometimes -- just sometimes … [Read more...]
The Art of Speaking Slowly – It’s Not Just for Attorneys!
I ran across an excellent article about effective communication: "Why you must learn to speak slower" by Andrew Lightfoot with Cobalt. Andrew is not an attorney -- he's probably never been to a deposition. But he is a professional speaker, and he … [Read more...]
How to Take a Great Deposition – 7 Guidelines for Attorneys
Any court reporter can tell you all attorneys are not alike, and neither is the way they take depositions! Given that there are a many strategies and approaches to getting answers to deposition questions, here are a few basic guidelines that will … [Read more...]