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Court reporters vs audio/video recordings
Court reporters are featured in courtrooms, mediations, meetings, and interviews, even in the digital age where zoom and other platforms allow you to record the virtual conference. It would appear at first glance that an audio and video recording of the hearing or...
6 Ways to Improve your Zoom Meeting
If you are new to Zoom meetings, the prospect of having to handle a new platform and make a good impression at the same time may seem daunting. Here are 5 tips that can help you avoid embarrassments, or appear inexperienced and will boost your productivity at the same...
3 Tips and Tricks on Time Management as a Student Court Reporter
In a previous blog, we addressed the importance of meticulousness while providing court reporting services, as well as several reasons why one should hire a court reporter. In this blog, we will identify ways to develop practical, lifelong skills in your chosen...
The Art of Listening
“I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” – Robert McCloskey At the outset of most examinations counsel will tell the witness something like the following: “If you do not understand...
A Good Question Asked at Examinations for Discovery
When drafting the questions for Examinations for Discovery, the purposes of the examination should be kept in mind. This important pre-trial process is designed to achieve the following: Find out the opponent’s theory of the case Narrow the issues for trial Get...
How Lawyers Can Prepare For an Examination for Discovery
An examination for discovery is a pre-trial process where the plaintiff and the opponent and their respective lawyers meet, often in conference rooms at a law firm or a neutral location set up particularly for this purpose. Both lawyers get the opportunity to examine...
What is Arbitration?
In today’s day, a number of civil and commercial disputes are often resolved outside courts. This is typically done to resolve legal issues in a more timely and cost-efficient manner. Often this involves the use of mediation and arbitration. What Is Arbitration?...
What is Mediation?
Most civil lawsuits are often resolved out of court, as it is often more timely and cost-efficient. Often this involves incorporating the use of mediation. Mediation is when the parties come together outside of court to discuss ways to resolve conflicts in efforts to...
Tips on Video-Conferencing with Court Reporting Services during COVID-19
Are you trying to resolve disputes during COVID-19? On The Record (OTR) court reporting can help. Ontario courts are closed until at least July 6, 2020 except for urgent matters, which leaves lawyers, mediators and arbitrators needing to quickly adapt to a new...
A Lawyers Guide on How to Hire a Court Reporter
Choosing a legal professional is often thought to be a daunting process and oftentimes this decision is based upon the anticipated cost. The profusion of choice and other factors besides the financial obligation can also complicate the search, however choosing a...