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Posts published in November 2013
A press release from Stenograph on Nov. 18 announced that Dave Wynne, senior vice president of education, will be retiring after 27 years with the…
The November/December issue of DAV Magazine, the official publication of the nonprofit organization Disable American Veterans, features an article by NCRA member Tracey Rae Dunlap,…
The National Court Reporters Foundation promotes and supports the interests of the court reporting profession. NCRF accomplishes its mission through the philanthropic programs it administers…
After almost 40 years as a reporter, I’ve noticed that attorneys and judges are speaking faster, police officers and various law enforcement personnel are chewing…
Jeff Moody, CRI, is president and owner of the College of Court Reporting as well as of ev360, LLC. He has a Bachelor of Science…
As a long-time educator and personal coach, I have been curious about what characteristics make the perfect candidate for court reporting school. Many people buy…
Ask any seasoned official court reporter about their career experience and more than likely they’ll share at least one, if not more, stories about high-profile,…
NCRA members rate their certifications as one of the most important benefits the association offers. When the New Hampshire legislature was considering ways to cut…
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…
Since broadcast captioning became a critical and expected service in this country, solutions related to captioning quality metrics have been elusive and NCRA, captioners, captioning…
National Court Reporters Association has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of captions and advocate for the increased need for accurate, understandable, and timely…
This past March marked the 10-year anniversary of the National Court Reporter Foundation’s participation with the Veterans History Project. When celebrating an anniversary, it’s common…
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…
I came back to reporting after a 17-year hiatus, and one of the tools I never forgot was an article by Shirley King, RPR, and…
In Paris, July 2011, my husband I were invited to join the Intersteno-sponsored excursion to the French parliament even though we weren’t officially registered (Thank…
TRUTH OR DARE Q. You can do that at trial. This is a deposition. I just want the facts. I want to understand this. That’s…
CART provider Currently resides in Palm Bay, Fla. MEMBER SINCE: 1985 GRADUATED FROM: Orlando College THEORY: Stenograph WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A COURT…
November/December 2013 Volume 75 Number 2 The importance of certification NCRA members rate their certifications as one of the most important benefits the association…
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…