When it comes to court reporting, you may be faced with several obligations. Have you ever been in a situation where you are almost done with your deposition outline when the opposing counsel has an objection to your line of questioning? They then tell their client not to answer. The opposing counsel doesn’t let the […]
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Any attorney who has gone through witness preparation understands that witnesses interviewing is not as simple as it seems. Cases can make or break on a single witness, so it’s important to prep them for trial. Unfortunately, individuals with Limited English Proficiency can be more difficult to prepare. They may not speak English very well
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When it comes to preparing the expert witness for a trial, the whole practice is something of an art. It may look easy on television and in the movies, but working with expert witnesses can be tough for even experienced attorneys and trial consultants. Witness preparation is invaluable to tilting a case in your favor.
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We use the Internet on a daily or near daily basis– we check our phones constantly and we are always connected to them. Many people blog, post, or comment on the Internet as well. It’s become second nature; all part of life as usual in the Information Age. But when it comes to jury duty,
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When it comes to being a witness, many witnesses don’t always understand what the purpose of a deposition is. When you’re on the stand, many people believe that they need to tell the attorney who is questioning them everything. A lot of people think that not telling them everything they know is lying or not
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As a certified court reporter, you likely see many professional PowerPoint presentations every day. Having a professional slide show can really help drive a point home and make an impact. Humans are visually influenced creatures, after all. Check out these tips for creating an effective and professional PowerPoint. Read on to find out more about
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Being a certified court reporter means that it’s your job to take down the proceedings of a courtroom. You must do so accurately, fairly, and objectively. A court reporter is someone that is relied upon to be creating the record of what went on. The part you play is essential. That’s why it’s so important
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There is an increased usage of video evidence from all manner of sources in courts of law. This has led many to put forward the practicability of delivering such evidence via USB discs. Largely due to the fact that the discs can be placed in the custody of court authorities just like what is done
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There’s nothing wrong with having a one- or two-person firm. In fact, it might actually make it easier to deliver hands-on, personalized service to your clients. But the problem with smaller firms lies in all the menial work that surrounds a case: the subpoenas, the records requests, the evidence filing, and the creation of videos
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