By Anissa R. Nierenberger Broadcast and CART captioners comprise only 4.3 percent of NCRA’s membership. That’s a pretty tiny sliver! So why should you consider crossing over into…
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“It took a lot of hard work and determination to get through school and to build my skills as a practicing reporter. I’m a reporter business…
By Aimée Suhie Tom Crites is a present-day Johnny Appleseed who has planted 2,000 plumeria trees in and around Savannah, Ga., hoping to establish the…
By Dr. Marnelle Alexis Stephens Growing up in a family of musicians, I was filled with a passion for music at a young age. I…
By Cassandra Caldarella Some reporters go their entire lives without earning a million dollars, so it sounds crazy that some court reporters might be able…
Explore coverage of the 2016 NCRA Convention & Expo, held Aug. 4-7 in Chicago, with the stories below. Awards and scholarships William Greenley posthumously honored…
CHAPTER ONE “‘How long has the subject been dead?’ This is the question most commonly asked in the field of forensic pathology.” The speaker paused…
By Sarah Maksim When I was a student just starting to learn my theory, I was given a writer that I’m sure most of you…
By April Weiner To commemorate Purple Heart Day on Aug. 7, NCRA and its charitable arm, the National Court Reporters Foundation, hosted a Veterans History…
For some reporters, the startup costs of realtime can be worrisome. But starting up doesn’t have to cost a lot, say those who are already…
By David Ward For any court reporter, starting up a firm can end up being more than a full-time job. In addition to actually…
Online registration for NCRA 2016 Convention & Expo happening at the Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Ill., Aug. 4-7, closes July 29, so hurry and register now…
What’s preventing you from providing realtime? The Technology Subcommittee asked realtime providers through the TRAIN program for their best tips in getting past the roadblocks and into the groove.…
By Kevin Nourse New court reporters face a variety of obstacles that can derail their careers. These barriers range from meeting speed requirements in their…
By Todd Mobley As experienced litigators know, there is no substitute for thorough trial preparation. Knowing which details to present, and when to present them,…
By Lynette Mueller It is a period of ever-changing technology! Court reporters, in the courtroom and deposition setting, are winning with tools and gadgets to…
NCRA members representing 26 state court reporting associations met with their respective representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 22, the final day of…
By David Ward Because concentration is paramount for their job, court reporters don’t like disruptions — and that often extends to the equipment and other…
By Diana L. Netherton I would be remiss in the recollection of my overseas work experience if I failed to mention one extraordinary man, a…
Register to attend the 2016 NCRA Firm Owners Executive Conference and get inspired by the beautiful location of Puerto Rico and by the messages of…