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Written by Heidi Archer A few years ago, as I was finishing up work after captioning an NHL game, the thought occurred to me: My back hurts. Also: But I am SO GOOD at my job! And then: Is this my late 30s? Consistent back pain, but you have an established career that you love …
Dispatches from a Senate Parliamentary Reporter on the West Coast Read More »
Are you a shorthand reporter with the ASRA or BCSRA? Are you bilingual (French and English)? Quebec is knocking on your door! Download directions on how to apply. Download their rates.
Letter to the Editor: Misuse of Terminology
An article posted in Canadian Lawyer references “a stenographer’s benefits claim,” though the BCSRA has its doubts that the person in question is a stenographer. The BCSRA submitted the following letter to the editors and author late April 2023: Dear Angelica & Editors, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring …
Digital court reporting, although seemingly modern and technologically advanced, falls short of the efficiency and security offered by computerized stenography. Digital court reporting, touted as a modern alternative to traditional stenography, has gained attention in recent years. However, a critical analysis of the practice reveals significant shortcomings that challenge digital’s superiority over traditional methods. The …
The Inferiority of Digital Court Reporting: A Summary Read More »
MCRA Open Letter to Stenograph re May 31, 2023, Townhall
The Massachusetts Court Reporters Association (MCRA) has shared an open letter directed to Stenograph with respect to its suggested townhall (below). As a recap, steno users petitioned for a townhall with Stenograph, and Stenograph has officially set a date for May 31, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific. (Attendees are limited to 3,000 and can preregister …
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Stenograph Users Petition for Town Hall – 1000 Signatures Needed
Stenograph’s OG customers are reaching out for answers. As a user of Stenograph products and/or services, do you have questions you’d like answered? If so, you’re not alone. Court reporters have started a petition to show the company that many would like their questions answered at a town hall. You can add your signature by …
Stenograph Users Petition for Town Hall – 1000 Signatures Needed Read More »
In January 2023, the Indiana Supreme Court’s Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure introduced a proposed amendment to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure. Specifically, the proposed amendment to Rule 74(b), states that “recording through shorthand or stenography is prohibited.” Furthermore, the Indiana Supreme Court has also noted the following: The proposed amendment to …
Please note that the cover pages for BC Court of Appeal civil transcripts have been updated. The Ministry has not outlined the differences and has not yet updated the transcription manual to match any changes. That said, the Ministry would like all authorized reporters to disregard the current transcription manual in favour of the templates …
Update to BC Court of Appeal Civil Transcript Cover Pages Read More »
Effective immediately, references to the Sovereign in civil and criminal matters should be to “Rex” or “His Majesty the King” in place of “Regina” or “Her Majesty the Queen.” Transcripts of proceedings that took place prior to September 8, 2022 (the day the Queen died) should refer to the Sovereign as Regina/HMTQ (and Queen’s Counsel), …
Notice to Members: Prohibited Audio Transcription
Members have been contacted by an individual seeking transcription services by an authorized reporter, the audio being “incidentally recorded” in a Residential Tenancy Branch hearing. It is noted that Rule 6.11 of the Dispute Resolution Rules of Procedures reads: 6.11 Recording prohibited Persons are prohibited from recording dispute resolution hearings, except as allowed by Rule …
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