By Melody Jeffries Peters 1995 was the first year Professor Greg Munro at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law invited me into the classroom…
The court reporting and captioning professions captivated attendees at the annual open house held April 25 by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in Cuyahoga, Ohio. Sponsored…
Planet Depos, headquartered in Washington, D.C., announced in a press release issued June 12 that it has acquired Cook & Wiley, headquartered in Richmond, Va.…
When I entered our profession in 1960 and was living in New York City, I knew of Mr. Roberts by reputation, even “across the river”…
Nominations are now being accepted for the Santo J. Aurelio Award for Altruism, the highest honor awarded by the National Court Reporters Foundation. The deadline for…
Recently, the NCRA Technology Committee has shared a few products that can help with work tasks. The products include a password management system, an education…
By Kevin Daniel We have a saying in Vegas: What happens in Vegas … shows up on Facebook. No doubt many of the 2017 NCRA…
An article posted June 4 by the New York Daily News showcases the court reporting profession and illustrates why electronic recording cannot replace the human…
The Fresno Bee (Calif.) posted an announcement on June 4 about NCRA member Lesia Mervin, FAPR, RMR, CRR, CRC, earning the Certified Realtime Captioner certification.…
The Associated Press reported on May 31 that legislation recently passed by the Michigan House of Representatives calls for increased penalties and tougher sentences for…
The Kansas City Star printed an editorial on May 29 calling for salary increases for judicial employees. Read more.
In a press release issued May 31, Esquire Deposition Solutions, Atlanta, Ga., announced a new court reporter program designed to strengthen the skills of both…
NCRA members Cyndi Larimer and Mindie Baab recently explained their jobs as official court reporters as part of a mock trial that a handful of National…
By Michelle Kirkpatrick Let’s start right off with a controversial topic. I’ve heard it said there’s a breakdown of abilities and skill levels within court…
Book a room at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino by June 4 and free breakfast will be included with your convention registration. Planet Hollywood…
By Danielle Griffin Shelley Duhon, an official court reporter, was always interested in court reporting ever since she saw court reporters writing on their machines…
NCRA’s State Leadership Conference, held in late May in St. Louis, Mo., was the first to bring to bear the full weight of the national…
NCRA’s Nominating Committee has offered its candidates for the 2017-2018 Board of Directors. The following outlines the candidates’ qualifications for members to prepare for voting.…
By Lynette Mueller I’m anxiously awaiting the premier of the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper Season 4! Chip and Joanna Gaines restore and renovate old…