By Heidi Renner Brothers Adam and Aaron Alweis recently each reached career milestones. They were both named the chief reporter for their respective courts in…
Posts published in May 2019
JD Supra posted a blog by Kramm Court Reporting on May 28 that shares insights into a new way thieves are stealing items from cars.…
NCRA member Debbie Sabat, RPR, Trumbull County, Ohio, a probate court reporter, was quoted in an article posted May 28 by the Tribune Chronicle about…
Recently the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Student Life, honored NCRA member Kristen Wurgler, RPR, with the Wisconsin Idea award, recognizing her work and commitment…
Kick off this year’s convention excitement by attending one of the supplemental Vendor Training Workshops happening from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15,…
If you are interested in earning an NCRA certification, official reporter Cindy Shearman, RDR, CRR, CRC, of Vail, Ariz., advises: “Keep on keeping on. You…
We recently asked the talented members of our Proofreading Advisory Council this question: “What is the worst apostrophe conundrum you’ve had to resolve?” Here are…
Beginning June 1, NCRA skills testing registration will start following a new block schedule designed to make registration easier and more efficient for test candidates.…
Courthouse News reported on May 17 that legal aid lawyers in California were left frustrated and disappointed by the Judicial Council on Friday, saying an…
The Kearny Hub, Grand Island, Neb., posted an article on May 20 about the nationwide shortage of court reporters. Read more.
In a press release issued May 20, Veritext Legal Solutions, based in Livingstone, N.J., announced that the firm has expanded its court reporting student scholarship…
The Xenia Daily Gazette reported on May 21 that NCRA member Julie Hohenstein, CRR, Troy, Ohio, an official court reporter, recently earned NCRA’s Registered Merit…
As President of NCRA, I wanted to give you a quick update on work happening at NCRA to make your Association even better. At the…
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on May 21 that Brooklyn Supreme Court chief court reporter Keith Olarnick was honored with the Hon. William T. Bellard…
MyValleyTributes.com reported on May 22 that former NCRA member and retired court reporter Rita M. Chegar passed away on May 19. Chegar worked at the…
By Lisa Migliore Black The call from the out-of-state attorney seemed much like any other. “We’ll need a court reporter and videographer to cover a…
What started out as a request for students to visit District 7 turned into a full-blown court reporting career fair! It all started a year…
NCRA member Lisa Johnston, RMR, CRR, CRC, casts off ties in Melbourne, Fla., every year to travel across the United States with her husband. Rather…
To mark the 2019 Celebrate Certification Month, all through May we will take a look in each week’s JCR Weekly at the certifications offered by…
The following reporters and captioners will be speaking as part of the student track at the 2019 NCRA Convention & Expo. The event will run…