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Digital court reporting falls short of modern computerized stenography

The Inferiority of Digital Court Reporting: A Summary

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 …

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The Senate of Canada Is Hiring: Employee Position Starting at $87,341/Year

The Senate of Canada is hiring. Are you a CACR graduate with eight-plus years of experience? If yes, check out this Chief of Production opportunity. Job Type: Indeterminate (Permanent) Full-Time Location: Ottawa, Ontario Minimum Salary: 87341/Year Maximum Salary: 110514/Year Closing Date: May 29, 2023 For more information, including how to apply, click here. We are …

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Act Now: Fight Indiana's Proposed Amendment Prohibiting Stenography!

Oppose Trial Rule 74

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 …

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Update to BC Court of Appeal Civil Transcript Cover Pages

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 …

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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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