All Discussions Tagged 'SoCal' - CSRNation2024-03-29T10:39:54Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=SoCal&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow to Kill the "SoCal Stip"tag:csrnation.ning.com,2018-03-19:1736041:Topic:13667022018-03-19T22:45:23.364ZMaverick Reporting, Inc.http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JasonBuktenica
<p>I just wanted to share some information with this board about the SoCal Stip. I'm sure we are all familiar with it, and the more we give in to it, the more it becomes perpetuated in Southern California. We personally fight it at every request at Maverick Reporting, and I thought it might be beneficial to share how and why.</p>
<p>Essentially, Plaintiff's counsel is attempting to gain a free copy of the transcript by stipulating that the original transcript be sent to them, and that a…</p>
<p>I just wanted to share some information with this board about the SoCal Stip. I'm sure we are all familiar with it, and the more we give in to it, the more it becomes perpetuated in Southern California. We personally fight it at every request at Maverick Reporting, and I thought it might be beneficial to share how and why.</p>
<p>Essentially, Plaintiff's counsel is attempting to gain a free copy of the transcript by stipulating that the original transcript be sent to them, and that a certified copy may be used in court in lieu of the original. Why? It's simple- Plaintiff's counsel does not work on a retainer agreement like defense counsel does; they take a huge percentage (30-40%) of the judgement or settlement on the back end in lieu of a retainer up front.</p>
<p>Here's where the SoCal Stip comes into play. By receiving the original and being able to use a certified copy in court, plaintiff's counsel can now rip apart the bound original, scan it, copy it, and use it to benefit their case. They pay no fees up front on behalf of their client for the transcript, thereby saving potentially thousands of dollars in transcript fees, which would come out of their final percentage of the settlement or judgement. Pretty smart. However, it goes against the Business and Professions Code whereby we are obligated to provide all services at an equal rate to all parties.</p>
<p>Here's what we have found to be very effective in killing the Stip- we tell the attorney that they have the option to pay for the original if they would like to receive it, or they can pay a lower rate for the copy. The language looks something like this:</p>
<p>"Dear Attorney X,</p>
<p>Thank you for the follow up. If you are requesting the original transcript, you will need to be billed for the original transcript. If you’d prefer to receive a copy, you can be billed at a lower rate for the copy. We are familiar with the Socal Stip and unfortunately, we do not honor providing free copies of the transcript. It goes against what we are legally bound to do by the Business and Professions Code, which is to provide all services at an equal rate to all parties. If you were to receive free copies of the transcript, it would give you an unfair financial advantage over the other parties in this case. The party that receives the original transcript is responsible for making payment on the original transcript. Please let me know how you would like us to proceed."</p>
<p>Be forewarned- I've been screamed at, hung up on, called every name in the book, and the attorneys at times are extremely angry, but I believe this is the right thing to do. We have also had attorneys quickly give in and order a copy. As reporters and agencies, we cannot give any party a financial advantage as officers of the court. I hope this is helpful information, as I get calls from reporters and agencies all the time in this regard, and just thought I would post in a broader forum. I welcome your thoughts and feedback.</p>
<p>All My Best,</p>
<p>Jason Buktenica</p>
<p>Maverick Reporting, Inc.</p> 10th Occasional SoCal CSR Outing this Sunday, Nov. 23, in Pasadenatag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-11-20:1736041:Topic:4163612008-11-20T04:51:07.155ZMarla Sharphttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MarlaSharp
Please join me (and several other reporters you don't know) this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Magnolia on Lake in Pasadena. <a href="http://www.magnoliaonlake.com/">http://www.magnoliaonlake.com/</a>. It's a neat little wine and tapas place. It should be a good time. All are welcome, so fee free to invite others.<br />
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Check out the eVite:…
Please join me (and several other reporters you don't know) this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Magnolia on Lake in Pasadena. <a href="http://www.magnoliaonlake.com/">http://www.magnoliaonlake.com/</a>. It's a neat little wine and tapas place. It should be a good time. All are welcome, so fee free to invite others.<br />
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Check out the eVite:<br />
<a href="http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=GKAODSWYRVKJQAAPKRCY">http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=GKAODSWYRVKJQAAPKRCY</a><br />
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And check out the new SoCal Forum. It has more info on all the outings.<br />
<a href="http://www.csrnation.com/group/socalcsrforum">http://www.csrnation.com/group/socalcsrforum</a><br />
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If you have any questions, feel free to email me at marlavous@hotmail.com.<br />
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Marla Williams<br />
<a href="http://www.csrnation.com/profile/MarlaWilliams">http://www.csrnation.com/profile/MarlaWilliams</a> COME TO THE 6TH OCCASIONAL SOCAL CSR OUTING!!tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-04-05:1736041:Topic:539722008-04-05T18:24:34.634ZMarla Sharphttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MarlaSharp
It's actually just lunch. I don't know why I call it an outing. I guess getting us reporters to step away from the computer is such a big deal that I thought it needed a bigger title than just "lunch."<br />
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Details:<br />
DATE: Sunday, April 13<br />
TIME: Noon<br />
PLACE: PF Chang's at the Irvine Spectrum (in Irvine)<br />
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More details:<br />
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/shoebox.msnw">http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/shoebox.msnw…</a>
It's actually just lunch. I don't know why I call it an outing. I guess getting us reporters to step away from the computer is such a big deal that I thought it needed a bigger title than just "lunch."<br />
<br />
Details:<br />
DATE: Sunday, April 13<br />
TIME: Noon<br />
PLACE: PF Chang's at the Irvine Spectrum (in Irvine)<br />
<br />
More details:<br />
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/shoebox.msnw">http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/shoebox.msnw</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/occasionalsocalcsrouting.msnw">http://groups.msn.com/SoCalCSRForum/occasionalsocalcsrouting.msnw</a><br />
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Any questions, email me at marlavous@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there!