On Oct. 14, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed AB 566, legislation that would have placed conditions on a court when outsourcing jobs, including court reporters.…
No one can predict the future, but one thing is relatively sure — court reporting firms across the country are likely facing a host of…
During the NCRA Convention & Expo, six stenographic reporters attempted to break the standing world record of 360 words per minute. Although no new record…
NCRA’s Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., was a week to remember. There were fantastic moments, many of which are highlighted in the convention coverage…
A little more than a year ago, the NCRA Board of Directors launched an effort to create a five-year strategic plan for the association. The…
Maybe you’re like I was a few years ago: Familiar enough with the National Court Reporters Foundation to know it did good things — isn’t…
There has never been a better time to be a part of NCRA When I accepted the NCRA Board of Directors’ offer to serve as…
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…
CART provider and captioner Currently resides in Dallas MEMBER SINCE: 2006 GRADUATED FROM: Court Reporting Institute of Dallas THEORY: StenEd Being able to provide CART…
“I give up!” “You expect me to practice two to three hours outside of class every day?” Do these words sound familiar? Have you felt…
Nothing is more inspiring than reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in a room full of United States veterans. These men and women have served in…
We court reporters all understand the traditional Labels of reporting (freelance, official, captioning, CART). As I enter my 30th year in the court reporting business…
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…
A few months ago, I saw something on tv about medical students being warned not to post things on Facebook. They were talking about posting pictures…
Nearly 1,100 people, including ncra members, court reporting Students, and exhibitors, attended the Association’s 2013 Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., in early August. Incoming…
NCRA awarded veteran member and court reporter Ellie Corbett Hannum, RMR, CMRS, of Unionville, Pa., the 2013 Distinguished Service Award. “Our recipient jokes and claims…
Eleven NCRA members have been awarded fellowships in the Academy of Professional Reporters, which recognizes recipients for their outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience. The…
Sharon Kandt, CRI, (right) was named Educator of the Year during the 2013 Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Kandt, who teaches at Macomb Community…
David Jackson, RDR, from Dallas, Texas, received NCRF’s 2013 Santo J. Aurelio Award for Altruism during NCRA’s Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Jackson is…
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…