For anyone who asks the question: Will court reporters be replaced by digital reporting or AI: ChatGPT: The potential for AI to replace court reporters is a topic of ongoing discussion and speculation. While AI technology has made significant advancements in recent years, there are several factors to consider when it comes to the role […]
At personal risk of being the target of attack, I respectfully address court reporting leadership’s campaign of sending out a woefully outdated 16-year-old Advisory Opinion on court reporters who video record Zoom depositions. I first wrote about this issue in Court Reporting and Technology. First, let’s recall that this is a pre-Zoom, pre-pandemic, 2006 outdated […]
If the Covid-19 era has taught court reporters anything, it is that technology changes fast and we need to adapt quickly. Rather than traveling to in-person depositions, we were thrust into the world of video depositions. After all, lawsuits were still happening and courts were operating, even if in a lesser capacity. Lockdowns had us […]
Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) isn’t new, but now your record is in peril with its use. Additionally, ASR companies (digital reporters) are not bound to the state and federal guidelines, skills, and code that stenographic court reporters are. The myriad of pitfalls with digital reporting includes not only accuracy, but also reliability, unauthorized disclosure/dissemination of […]
Have you recently shown up to a depo and realized the “court reporter” didn’t have a stenography machine? You might have thought, “Wow, the court reporter doesn’t need one of those little machines anymore.” The hard truth is you have just been part of a bait-and-switch scheme that may cost you your case. Currently, there […]
The legislative process in passing SB 1267 is undermined and the proposed rules do not follow the Administrative Office of the Court’s own verbatim testimony during the legislative process of the reasoning and intent of SB 1267
As we all begin to take a deep breath, we find time to soak in the final statistics of an amazing April of Rotary in Arizona. Rotarians held over 60 projects all over Arizona. Nearly 1,000 lbs. of trash were picked up in the Verde Valley, so much food was raised […]
Trial lawyers and judges across the country agree on one thing right now: There is a dire need to keep moving forward, to proceed with hearings and depositions by virtual and remote means. This is not the time for delay tactics or gamesmanship, as it is predicted that dockets will be packed and backlogged for […]
I’ve been an advocate of fitness nearly my entire life. In whatever capacity you’re able, I encourage you to get moving. This is especially important during COVID-19. Why? Because exercise decreases stress in the body, stimulates the immune system, and increases productivity. If you love your gym, staying fit during COVID-19 means abiding by new […]
If you’re wondering how to make your paralegal the star, we recommend expressing gratitude for their dedication in this ever-changing world. Shifting from working in an office to working from home in an instant is stressful. Marty Herder, President of Herder & Associates can attest to that. He has spent the past six months providing […]
