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Legal firms are exploring new software implementation programs to keep up with the demands of a (post-pandemic) digitally accelerated work environment. In doing so, professionals are encouraged to cooperate with the firm’s data migration plans. OTR has compiled some...

Repetitive strain injuries are fairly common in a workspace especially if employees have been doing the tasks/motions for several years. Unfortunately, court reporters are not excused from this wear and tear. Strain injuries can happen in the neck, back and arms often...

An examination for discovery is an important part of almost every civil lawsuit. It is not a trial but rather a pre-trial process in which lawyers for each of the parties question other parties or their employees, under oath, about the matters involved in the lawsuit....

Running a legal firm, large or small, is not easy. Many firms report that their biggest challenges involve slow payment times and uncollected money sitting in their accounts receivable (AR). OTR has put together some strategies that businesses can use in order to...

It is fairly common for court reporting firms to handle sensitive and confidential information regularly through examinations, trials and mediations. These transcripts are then sent via e-mail as well as through post to the parties involved. Reporters have a duty to...

Although Ontario’s reopening plan is in full effect and much of the restrictions have been lifted, the legal industry continues to hold virtual examinations whenever possible as it saves time, costs, and resources. OTR has put together some of the best practices to...

In response to the covid-19 pandemic, many firms across Canada (and globally) have adopted a digital-first remote working environment. The legal industry has followed suit and continues to have examinations for discovery online with court reporters working remotely at...

eDiscovery refers to discovery in which the information sought is in the electronic format typically stored in (cloud) servers. The impact of technology today has changed our approach to discovery as more data is being gathered and analyzed to gain insights into a...

As the legal landscape embraces the technological demands of a rapidly evolving society, it has become even more important now than ever before to be software proficient. On The Record has put together a summary of some of the most sought-after skills the job market...

Court reporters are an essential component in the legal world. They are trained professionals who use a special technique that involves converting the spoken word into information that’s accessible to others. A less common name is “guardians of the record,” they...