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Translator or Interpreter
Sign Language Interpreter Ever wonder what the difference is? Think they were the one and the same? What’s the difference? The Supreme Court’s ruling of May 21, 2012, in Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific...
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ITC Section 337 Depositions
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has become a progressively popular forum in which to enforce intellectual property rights. With most 337 investigations completed within 15 months, parties must...
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Court Reporting Makes a Comeback
For years states have been working hard to replace their official court reporters with digital audio and video recording systems in an attempt to save their taxpayers money. What they’ve discovered...
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Courthouse Safety Act of 2013
National Center for State Courts Violent Incidents The National Court Reporters Association, as well as state court reporting associations, are coming together in support of S. 445 and HR 953, the...
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Realtime Writers and Closed Captioning
On April 16, 2013, the Department of Education approved $1,068,870 in discretionary grant funding for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to invest in training realtime writers to meet the...
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Marketing “What You Can Do”
In 2013, as a court reporter, you are more indispensable to the legal community now than ever before, as you are relied upon for your ability to: take verbatim testimony, have the testimony appear...
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Consider a Pet for Stress Relief
You work long hours as a court reporter, don’t like to exercise, meditation isn’t your thing, and you feel stressed often. What you may need is a pet. According to the National Institutes of Health,...
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Legal Technology Competency in 2013
It’s official: Lawyers can no longer rely on IT professionals to root out relevant electronic documentation, as the American Bar Association just amended Model Rule 1.1 in Comment 8 to require that “a...
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs for Court Reporters
College graduates are having a difficult time finding work, and are returning to grad school and community college in large numbers. Those who are talented musicians or video gamers may want to...
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Libraries Attempt to go Digital
Law libraries worldwide are attempting to ‘go digital,’ but it’s no easy venture, as e-book acquisition is a very complicated process for libraries, beginning with the question of “ownership” versus...
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On-Line Resources for Court Reporters
Planet Depos asked its reporters to share the on-line resources they utilize that help minimize their transcription time, and increase their “me” time. Here is what they suggested: Checking on legal...
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Court Reporter Winter Preparedness
Freelance reporters and officials alike have one thing in common: daily transcript deadlines. When winter storms strike and the lights go out, getting those jobs in on time can be challenging. To help...
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Preventing Court Reporter Burnout
Burnout syndrome, while not yet clearly defined by the scientific community as a “disease,” can literally knock a person right out of their chosen profession. For court reporters who tend to work day...
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Remaining Upbeat after Reporting Sad Proceedings
As court reporters, we hear so many emotion-laden stories every day, that oftentimes we carry home some heavy emotional baggage. So the big question is, how can we unburden ourselves after being a...
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Successful Intellectual Property (IP) Depositions in Asia, Europe & the U.S.
Scheduling successful intellectual property (IP) depositions in Asia requires proper planning and the selection of an experienced court reporting vendor. When looking for the right vendor to handle...
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Planet Depos Celebrates National Court Reporting & Captioning Week
In recognition of National Court Reporting & Captioning Week, Planet Depos salutes all court reporters, past and present, around the globe. Here we spotlight three of our own, as well as a student...
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A Court Reporter’s Circadian Rhythm-Guided Day
It seems that if we listen to our body clock and plan our day accordingly, we will not only be more efficient, but leaner and healthier. So how’s a busy reporter to accomplish that? First, it’s...
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Time Management Makes Travel Fun
At Planet Depos, teamwork isn’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life. In order to “Make it Happen” for our clients in Asia, timing is everything. According to Tom Feissner, CLVS, “You’ve got to be...
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The Savvy Traveling Court Reporter
For the court reporter whose clients prefer to bring them along wherever they go, here are some travel tips and accessories that will help take the stress out of the journey: 1) Carry on your...
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Court Reporter Pays Respects to South Korean Ferry Victims
On April 16 of this year, the Sewol Ferry capsized and sunk off the coast of South Korea, leaving more than 300 people dead or missing, most of them high school students. The following email was...
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