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Quick Update

6/19/2009

Spoke at Cypress College April 23, 2009 - on a panel of court reporting experts.Moved our site to a new webserver - all systems are GO.Had major email issues - resolved them.Wasn`t receiving faxes - resolved them.Spoke at Sage College June 9, 2009.  Over 120 students packed the place out!Been working on a revamp for the Deposition Reporters Association`s ...


New Quiz: California`s Minimum Transcript Format

5/12/2009

I just posted a new quiz.  It`s been an embarrassingly long time since the last new quiz was added.  Hopefully, as time permits, even more will be added soon.  This new quiz is all about California`s Minimum Transcript Format Standards (MFTS).  Here`s a sample of the questions:Unless a licensee is employed by a court AND acting in the capacity of an official AND ...


Core Curriculum - Module 1

4/27/2009

You don`t want to miss the opportunity to learn or relearn some of the most important day-to-day functions you perform as a court reporter.  Attend the Deposition Reporters Association`s Core Curriculum - Module 1 on May 9, 2009, at three convenient California locations.Why Should You Attend?EVER HAVE A DEPO DILEMMA? WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU FORGOT ...


How To Make $84,000 to $137,000 in Court Reporting

4/20/2009

I just received a letter from the United States District Court, Central District of California.  If you want a job in the Los Angeles court reporting arena but don`t want to be on the machine, and if you don`t mind working in Los Angeles, and if you can stomach the traffic and smog ...


Are Lots More Depos Coming Due To New California Workers Comp Changes?

4/2/2009

Pinch me.  Could this be incredibly good news for court reporters?  Let me back up quickly: every few years the California Workers Comp Appeals Board (WCAB) makes changes to the law.  Back in 2005, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made sweeping reforms that effectively squeezed off the flow of files down from THIS MUCH to, well, this much. Or maybe less. That`s my highly scientific ...


#3 Stuff Court Reporters Like - Cancelled Jobs

3/23/2009

Let me be frank -- there is simply very little respite from the glitz and glamour in the life of a court reporter. Whether it`s the appreciation dinners hosted by big law firms or all that free time created when scopists turn in jobs early.  Still, there are those delightful occurrences known as Cancelled Jobs to fall back on when yet another media outlet wants an interview.Here`s t ...


#2 Stuff Court Reporters Like - Being Asked Their Opinion

3/19/2009

Court reporters love to express their feelings about an attorney`s case while off the record.  Just go ahead and ask something like, So what do you think about this liar?  Court reporters are experts at knowing when someone is lying through their teeth as well as when opposing counsel are incompetent hacks.  Number Two Stuff Court Reporters Like is to be asked their opinion about ...


#1 Stuff Court Reporters Like - Making Copies

3/18/2009

Have you ever wondered about court reporters?  Or more precisely, what court reporters like?  We`ll, I don`t just wonder -- I know -- because I am one and work with them all day long, every day.  Day in, day out. Court reporters like to be asked to make copies.  Go ahead, just ask one.  At your next deposition say the following: Miss, can you mak ...


Want To Become A Los Angeles Court Reporter?

3/9/2009

There`s a vacancy to fill in the United Stated District Court - Central District of California.  In case you don`t know, that means Los Angeles.  Actually, they have four positions to fill and they will remain open until you call them and/or they are completely filled.  So get on it. What Does A


Reporting Page Rates Too High?

2/26/2009

A fellow Deposition Reporters Association board member brought up the following interesting anecdotal evidence regarding the price of copier paper:I performed this price comparison regarding the purchase of paper.  Thought you might be interested in the numbers:In 1998, I was paying $17.9 ...


Why You Should Join The Deposition Reporters Association

2/24/2009

Why on earth should I join the Deposition Reporters Association (DRA)?Unlike official reporters who may join a union to provide them with some degree of job security and who are provided additional protection as employees of the state, freelance reporters must turn to professional state organizations for this protection.  The only organization in California ...


I`m on the Board of the Deposition Reporters Association

2/23/2009

This past weekend I spent in Newport Beach, California attending the 13th Annual Deposition Reporters Association Convention.  The DRA is a great association if you love court reporting and care about the career in general.  I`m now on the board representing District 6 -- San Bernardino and Riverside counties.Please consider joining the DRA if you are not already a member!< ...


Deposition Reporters 2009 Convention

2/5/2009

February 20 - 22, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach    The Deposition Reporters Association   The early bird rate has flown the coop, but don`t despair -- General registration is STILL less than the lowest rates offered last year!   Full registration includes all seminars! * Network Central * Exhibit Hall * Friday n ...


$25 Gift Card For Every Deposition

1/28/2009

If you`ve clicked on this page looking for a $25 gift card for scheduling a deposition -- YOU CAN STOP LOOKING -- we do not give incentives or gifts of any size to clients for using our services.  We trust you will appreciate our desire to offer quality court reporting services within the guidelines of our national and state associations without unethical gift-giving schemes.  ...


Courtesy Is Cost Effective

1/15/2009

I`ve never understood people who are rude.  You know the type.  The person who thinks that yelling at a waiter will magically make the food taste better.  Or the person at the airport yelling at an airline staffer for a plane delay -- as if the volume of their discontent will somehow land the 747 on time.  In our office we occasionally get a phone call from people are quite ...


So You Need CEU Credits?

1/9/2009

We all need CEU credits; right?  First you have to check your NCRA transcript to find out how many you already have accrued.  Next, you need to take some courses and/or attend events to get those credits up there!How To View Your CEU CreditsGo to http://www.ncraonline.org/.  On the front page, under Member Service ...


Off To A Great Start in 2009

1/6/2009

Happy New Year Everybody!Almost all of my staff is back from vacation.  The final straggler comes in late tonight and swears she`ll be in the office tomorrow.  Sure hope so!  We`ve missed you Sherry.How was everybody`s New Year?  I spent mine quietly watching the New York ball being dropped.  I celebrated at the stroke of midnight with some apple ...


Last Day of 2008

12/31/2008

Last day of the year! And thanks to everybody for coming to my site and reading this blog this year.  Top 10 Pages On My Website for 2008 Deadline CalculatorMain Court Reporting Page ...


Calendar Software Improvements

12/18/2008

Recently, we made some good changes to our Calendar system known affectionately around here as the Super Ajax Calendar.  Per a conversation yesterday I had with a client about their transcript turn-around time, I`ve implemented several global changes within the system.  This is the advantage, as I see it, to having 100% custom calendar software.  I can hear a great suggestion for ...


Court Reporters Board of California

12/3/2008

A few weeks ago I got invited by David E. Brown, the Asst. Executive Officer of the Court Reporters Board of California to fly to Sacramento to assist the CRB in an exam workshop.  I have had the opportunity a number of times (


Quick Updates

11/19/2008

It`s been a while since I`ve really blog blogged.  Sure, I`ve managed to squeak out the occasional post here and there but typically what used to be a several-time-per-week habit has out of necessity taken a back seat to tons of things going on. So I thought today I`ve at least jot down some quick updates...We`ve moved into a beautiful new office in Temecula, California.  ...


How Busy Are We?

11/11/2008

Unprecedented disclosure alert!  Ever wanted to know how many jobs are going forward or getting cancelled?  Take a peek... ...


Court Reporting In Virginia

10/30/2008

The state of Virginia does not require court reporters to become certified. However, only those who choose voluntary certification are authorized to use the term Certified Court Reporter in that state. The Virginia Court Reporters Association is highly active, both in administering the certification program and in encouraging court reporters to become certified. The VCRA also maintains an activ ...


How To Reduce Your UPS Bills

10/16/2008

As a busy court reporting company, sending transcripts to our clients is a daily and costly task.  These days with the economy slowing down, it`s important to watch every penny like a hawk.  Now is an excellent time to pick up the phone and call every single vendor on your payee list to renegotiate terms.  (I don`t mean independent court reporters, though!)  Here`s a quick ...


Court Reporting in Georgia

10/14/2008

The state of Georgia requires all court reporters to be certified. The certification process is not difficult, but must be followed exactly. Additionally certified court reporters in Georgia are required to obtain continuing education credits each year. Provided here is a brief guide to the process of obtaining and maintaining court reporter certification in the state of Georgia. ...




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