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…
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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…
The Take Note campaign, launched in September 2014 by NCRA to support the future of court reporting through national advertising and public relations outreach, closed…
If preparation is key to building great realtime, how does a captioner provide great captions without much information? By Megan Rogers Prepping for a captioning…
Court reporters, broadcast and CART captioners, and court reporting schools around the country are urged to start making plans now to celebrate the 2016 Court…
As a realtime writer, how important is preparing for a job to your routine. The JCR asked several reporters. Reporting a deposition or other event…
By Annemarie Roketenetz It’s not uncommon for new professionals in any field to face anxieties when starting out in their chosen career. This is especially…
By Stephanie A. Morrow The typical scene of an inquest begins with the gallery abuzz with energy, as news reporters and members of the public…
Realtime is so invaluable according to the Hon. Joseph C. Adams, Administrative Judge for the Family Division of the York County Court of Common Pleas,…
If you’re considering taking NCRA’s Realtime Systems Administrator workshop, you might have some basic questions about the certificate program. As a committee, we’ve addressed some…
NCRA’s switch to online testing for the skills portion of the RPR, RMR, CRR, and CBC/CCP/CRC comes with some differences and some similarities. Here’s an…