Mar. 28, 2018
Certifiable Truths: Real talk from real court reporters about the real benefits of certification.
Let’s face it: getting certified to be a court reporter isn’t the most fun task in the world.
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We are leading the way, delivering expertise both in and out of the courtroom.
Feb. 22, 2018
Five Tips for a Successful War Room
As a member of the legal community, you’ve more than likely experienced a war room situation.
Feb. 14, 2018
Customer Focus, Connection and Challenges
As the founder and CEO of Alaris Litigation Services, my goal for our company is simple: our customers have problems, we have solutions and we’ll make them happen.
Oct. 30, 2017
The Power of Video in Trial
Imagine this scenario: you’re sitting on a jury early in the morning, trying to stay awake while listening to a witness read their deposition in a voice so monotone it...
Oct. 23, 2017
Lawyers as Teachers
Trial lawyers, especially those in complex cases involving multiple documents, witnesses and complicated concepts and terminology, are faced with a challenge most teachers also face.
Oct. 23, 2017
Video Deposition Benefits
We’ve all heard the expression “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in the case of a deposition,a video is worth a thousand pictures, so powerful is the impact...
Oct. 20, 2017
Rough-Draft Transcripts
A rough-draft transcript offers a generally less-expensive alternative to realtime transcription. In a rough-draft scenario, the reporter still sets up his or her CAT system to translate the steno strokes...
Oct. 20, 2017
What is Realtime and why would you want it?
Time was when steno machines would spew paper tape as the court reporter furiously pounded out the keystrokes that recorded testimony.
Oct. 20, 2017
Realtime Reporters
Not all reporters provide a realtime feed. Realtime reporters have to be familiar with setting up the technology involved in sending the realtime feed.
Oct. 18, 2017
The Importance of Working with Diverse Vendors
In today’s market, competitive fee structures and quality legal work are no longer enough for firms without a good diversity record to attract new corporate clients.