Court reporters go where most people don’t have access: all the courtrooms throughout the country, the halls of Congress, Hollywood, Camp David… the list goes on. It’s a career path that not many people are aware even exists – but that’s beginning to change thanks to a new non-profit organization. The Project to Advance Stenographic […]
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap on the 2018 NCRA Convention & Expo
The annual National Court Reporters Association Convention & Expo has wrapped up, and by all accounts, it was a tremendous success. Held in the heart of New Orleans, participants had the opportunity to view the latest and greatest products, take part in valuable learning sessions, and even play games. With so much to see and […]
Read MoreWorld of Freelancers: 10 Things Court Reporters Want Scopists to Know
By Sabina Leigh, World of Freelancers When you work for yourself, anything can happen. If your clients like your work, they’ll frequently let you know by coming back for more. They might even give you a compliment. If they don’t like your work, you’re probably not going to hear from them again. And you’ll likely never learn exactly […]
Read MoreStenographers Thrive Far Beyond the Courtroom
Usually when people think of stenographers, they picture them working in a courtroom setting. But a stenographer’s specialized skills play a critical role in a wide variety of industries and workplaces. The world of a stenographer can be fun-filled with plenty of opportunity for adventure. Let’s take a look. Strictly on the Record: Stenographers in […]
Read MoreAlyssa Discovers Steno Part 2: Trust the Process
When the NCRA’s Discover Steno was released, we knew that we had to get involved and support the program in any way possible. We’ve created rental programs and donated machines to help potential students get a head start, but to take it a step further, we decided to send Alyssa Brummer, one of our newer […]
Read MoreAlyssa Discovers Steno Part 1: A Brand New Challenge
When the NCRA’s Discover Steno was released, we knew that we had to get involved and support the program in any way possible. We’ve created rental programs and donated machines to help potential students get a head start, but to take it a step further, we decided to send Alyssa Brummer, one of our newer […]
Read MoreWriting Machines Through the Years
Celebrating 80 years in business, we thought it would be fun to share some pictures of the many writers we have displayed at our home office. Things have certainly changed over the years!
Read MoreAll About CaseViewNet Passwords
Did you know the first Thursday in May each year is World Password Day? Well, regardless, you do now! While the purpose of World Password Day is to get everyone serious about securing their online identities by using better password habits, I thought it could be a great day to talk with all the CaseViewNet […]
Read MoreSTARtech18 in Pictures
STARtech18 is in the books, and it was yet again packed with outstanding breakout sessions, productive discussions, and a lot of smiling faces! A look back at a wonderful weekend in Chicago:
Read MoreDon’t Get Burned by Your Backup
I read a news report recently about how a house fire at a court reporter’s home resulted in the Georgia Supreme Court tossing out the life sentence of a convicted murderer! Why was the sentence dismissed? The reporter was holding onto the only copy of the 2009 trial transcript, and it was unfortunately lost in […]
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