Category Archives: Court Reporting
Easy Ways to Celebrate your Teammates While Working Remotely
In the last month, many of us have found ourselves navigating a new world by working from home. Amidst juggling technology challenges, workloads, teaching our little ones, and figuring out how to get our groceries delivered — maintaining connection with our co-workers can provide much needed balance and motivation. In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, here are some tips and tricks to connecting… Read More »
Top 10 Etiquette Tips for a Successful Remote Deposition
Know the jurisdiction’s current rules and, if necessary stipulate on record to waive the requirement for in-person oath taking. Provide the agency/court reporter with the electronic exhibits ahead of time. Organize your files and documents ahead of time, so you are not flipping through papers (loudly) at deposition time. For video feeds — dress professionally, maintain a… Read More »
Evans Reporting Hosts Court Reporter Workshop on Unprecedented Worker Relief Programs
Friday, April 10th, Evans Reporting hosted training via Multi-platform Video Conferencing to educate their core court reporters on the CARES Act, Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), – and unemployment benefits that may be available to independent contractors. Presenting, was Dwayne Houghton, CPA, Shareholder of Biggs, Hausserman, Thompson & Dickinson, P.C. – whose expertise guided… Read More »
As remote security concerns loom, Evans Reporting offers secure solutions
In a world that has quickly transitioned to working remotely by requirement, millions of users have flocked to videoconferencing services for depositions, meetings, classes and social gatherings. But Federal and State Law enforcement are now asking questions about some other remote platforms’ security and privacy policies. https://www.npr.org/2020/04/03/826129520/a-must-for-millions-zoom-has-a-dark-side-and-an-fbi-warning Evans Reporting, as an industry leader of… Read More »
COVID-19 and Status of Federal & State Courts
Like so many, the Evans Reporting team continues to monitor the evolving guidelines outlined by the CDC amid the increasing impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. While the health and safety of our clients, employees and colleagues remains our top priority, we’re also working diligently to ensure depositions move forward at this unprecedented time. Considering… Read More »
Why You Should Not Share Your Transcript With Other Parties
Written by Deborah J. Walters When parties share copies of transcripts, it eliminates the cost-share business model that court reporters enacted decades ago. This ultimately decreases the income of experienced, reputable court reporters. How does this affect you? Should copy sales of transcripts diminish over time, the result will be an increased cost of… Read More »
Tips to Defeating Distractions in the Courtroom
A frustrated attorney that is yelling, a sick juror who won’t stop coughing, members of the audience that don’t know how to whisper quietly—these are just a few of the multitude of distractions that are present in a courtroom. As a court reporter that is responsible for taking accurate record of every word spoken… Read More »