By Linda Bland It isn’t unusual for me to receive a call from a court reporter asking how to upgrade his or her writing to…
“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…
After 33 years at Stenograph, John Wenclawski has announced his intent to retire at the end of 2016. “Participating in the advancement of technology and…
Do you have what it takes to help lead NCRA and the court reporting and captioning profession into the future? Or do you know someone…
By April Weiner In honor of Veterans Day earlier this month, court reporting firms across the nation gathered to interview veterans about their wartime experiences…
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Can’t seem to find the perfect gift for your favorite court reporter or captioner? NCRA would like…
By Lynette Mueller Being realtime-capable should be the goal of every court reporter. My realtime goal is to always strive for 99.8 percent translation rate on…
By David Ward Earlier this year, Watson, the IBM artificial intelligence computer that first gained fame in 2011 by beating past champions in the TV…
The Wausau Daily Herald posted a press release on Nov. 25 issued by NCRA announcing that Christine J. Willette, RDR, CRR, CRC, of Wausau, was installed as…
NCRA Board of Directors announced that it has approved an official affiliation with the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters (BIVR). The unanimous vote to welcome…
Although the kick-off for NCRA’s fifth National Court Reporting & Captioning Week is still weeks away, members have already begun reporting activities that are showcasing…
Resides in: Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Employment: Freelancer Member since: 1982 School: Lane Community College Adult Education in Eugene, Ore. Theory: Definitely not…
The Chicago Weekly Citizen posted an announcement on Nov. 11 about a court reporting open house being hosted by South Suburban College on Dec. 1.…
Perks Q. Do you have an elliptical in your home? A. Yes. Q. What brand is it? A. Precor. Q. I’m a fugitive from the…
On Tues., Nov. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, public accommodations that own, operate, or lease movie…
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…
NJ.com reported on Nov. 16 that the U.S. Senate has approved legislation that adds Gold Star families to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.…
The News & Tribune reported on Nov. 19 that Floyd County, Ind., judges have sued the county in hopes of securing 28 percent pay increases…
According to a press release issued Nov. 21, Arizona court reporting firm Herder & Associates announced that it is celebrating the achievements of friend and…
The Small Business Administration issued a call for nominations on Nov. 15 for its 2017 Small Business Awards. Categories include Small Business Person of the…