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 meeting would serve the needs of the attendees to recap what was […]
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 the party or parties adverse in interest. The process is recorded […]
Tips on Video-Conferencing with Court Reporting Services during COVID-19
Are you trying to resolve disputes during COVID-19, and prefer to resolve them at your own home or office rather than coming into our office? On The Record (OTR) court reporting can help. We offer court reporting services via videoconference, complete with a court reporter to record your session. We remain committed to our clients […]
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 highly skilled, experienced professional can determine the structure and management of your case, especially […]
How to select the Right Space for Examinations for Discovery or Examinations out of Court
When conducting an examination of a witness out of court and under oath, you should consider not only the procedural requirements of conducting the examination, but also the space in which the examination is conducted. Here are some tips to consider when choosing your examination space: 1) Consult all parties: Ensure all parties and their […]
How Important is filming during an Examination for Discovery?
During an examination for discovery, lawyers typically have more freedom to ask questions that they might not be able to pose during an actual trial. In recent times, filming examinations for discovery in Canada is still yet to trend, however, there are several benefits to filming an examination for discovery: Bringing in the right element […]
Can voice recognition challenge court reporters?
In a previous blog, we debated whether court reporters were needed. This is one of the most debated subjects and the response is unanimous. As technology continues to rapidly advance, one could say that the courtrooms are seemingly falling behind, which often leaves the current generation of legal professionals somewhat overwhelmed. That being said, is […]
On The Record Court Reporting Barrie Celebrates a Year in Operation
On The Record Court Reporting Barrie is happy to announce that we are celebrating 1 year in business! We have had the pleasure of serving Barrie for all court reporting and meeting needs, and will continue to provide outstanding service to Barrie and the surrounding areas to meet all of your needs for: Examinations Meetings Arbitrations Mediations Off-site […]
Court Reporters vs. Audio Recordings
Court reporters are making their way back into court rooms, mediations, meetings, and even interviews in the digital age, for reasons most people may already know. With technology advancing every day, you’d think that it would begin to take over all of our jobs. That may be the case for some industries, but for court […]
Top 10 Reasons to Book with OTR
Privacy Privacy is what we do best. Whether you are looking for a place to have a quiet meeting with colleagues or clients, a confidential meeting outside of your office, or you’re an independent contractor trying to land your next client, we provide you with a quiet and uninterrupted space to conduct your meeting. […]