A Dec. 8 article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explains that the recent financial pressures have created changes in the ways some firms charge clients. Replacing…
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Rosalie Kramm, RPR, CRR, more than fulfilled her childhood dream, reports the San Diego Source. According to the paper, Kramm wanted to run her own…
Because such a high percentage of court reporters are self-employed or run small businesses, it is not surprising that in any member needs assessment we…
In the past nine years, DepoTexas has grown dramatically by acquiring other court reporting firms. We are frequently asked how we approach new acquisitions, how…
It is difficult to think about either ethics or professionalism without running into the other. The two ideas overlap and influence each other in both…
A Nov. 16 article on Pittsburgh’s TribLive.com reported that the court administrators in Western Pennsylvania are having difficulty filling positions for court reporters, saying that…
NCRA’s Board of Directors addressed a number of issues when it met Nov. 8-9 in Vienna, Va. The board received updates on the Vision for…
There are many court reporters who partake in activities outside of the courtroom. Sure, some of these activities may have started out as a hobby…
Diane Hromek, RMR, CMRS, has been in the court reporting field for more than three decades. Born and raised in Illinois, Hromek splits her time…
EDUCATION OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO COURT REPORTERS For many reporters, NCRA’s Convention & Expo is not only a great way to catch up with colleagues…
At the NCRA Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Technology Evaluation Committee member Sandy VanderPol took to the show floor with a video camera to…
At the NCRA Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Technology Evaluation Committee member Sandy VanderPol took to the show floor with a video camera to…
Budget cuts in many states have led to increased concern about the continued place of court reporters in U.S. courts. The reality is far more…
The Viewpoint column allows readers to express their thoughts on various topics. Statements of fact or opinion are the sole responsibility of the author and…
At the NCRA Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Technology Evaluation Committee member Sandy VanderPol took to the show floor with a video camera to…
The Federal Communications Commission has extended the currently open comment period on closed captioning an additional 30 days. According to the FCC’s statement, the Telecommunications…
“You all right in there?” hollered the attorney as he knocked on the bathroom door. I could not answer him as I continued to vomit,…
Looking for a job in today’s competitive market can be difficult. So how do you make yourself stand out among the competition? How do you…
Looking back 32 years ago when I started, the answer to what basic equipment was necessary for a new reporter was easy: Machine, paper, ink,…
Have you been practicing your local news, talk shows, and sports? I hope so and that you are still interested in becoming a captioner. COST…