So today I did a motion at the Santa Monica Courthouse.  I was excited to do it because I find court to be intriguing. I'd love to be an official, but right now freelance depo work is more suited to my family's needs. Maybe after my little guy has gone off to college. 

Anyway it was interesting. Since it was a motion it certainly went fast. They weren't used to having a reporter in there either because they were just going so fast! There were five attorneys there. I think I did okay.…

I am new to this forum.  I currently attend the SimplySteno online program (www.simplysteno.com) while working full-time as a Legal Assistant.  I am looking forward to chatting with other court reporters and court reporting students.

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Hi,

I'm Jennifer.  I've been studying court reporting for three years now and for the last few months changed from attending a school to the online program SimplySteno, which I am very happy with and have noticed a marked improvement in my writing

I've been asked to certify a part of the transcript. I looked in the codes, and I see that that's perfectly fine, but does one do anything special to denote that it is partial? For instance do you note that on the transcript cover and/or the reporter's cert?

So I'm looking for some clarification on descriptive blurbs. I have a witness who is demonstrating something that happened to him. Where would the blurb go in the testimony? This isn't the actual testimony, just a sample.

A:  He threw the lamp at me like that, and I looked back at him to see where he came from.

So would it be:

A:  He threw the lamp at me like that (indicating), and I looked back at him to see where he came from.

Or where would it…

Just wanted to say Thank you to all who commented and provided advice.  He has found a home with 2 other dogs and already settling in!…

hello all!

I am a real time reporter in Manhattan, New York, Trying to break in to the close captioing market. Been calling and emailing many, many places and cannot get info. all I am getting is at home CDs and kits. LLooking for a company that will train and hire. I called Vitac but asked me to call back in a few months.

Willing to go to any state, country

thanks, any info would be helpful

So one of the first lessons I have learned in my first two weeks of taking depos is the importance of being assertive. I did hearings for a couple of months before starting this. I loved doing that. OAH has really great judges! They are almost always looking out for the court reporter. They remind counsels to slow down for the reporter; they ask for testimony to be repeated when it's hard to understand, etc.

Well, I'm not there anymore, and I am the only one that will do those things…

Just finished editing my second doctor depo. I actually kind of like them. Scary thought!! My first two weeks doing depos were a little slow. Only two. I'm hoping this week I get a few more. I wonder if I will get more doc depos??? Lol.

This is my first posting (blog) on the CSRnation.  This place came highly recommended, and I am looking forward to the interaction.

Any advice on best how to utilize this site?

Cindy

I'm a new reporter. I passed the October 2011 exam. I've done Office of Administrative Hearings for the past couple of months (heard it was slow in the depo world). I just started with an agency and have only received one depo a week. I know things are starting to pick up out there, and I was hoping someone could recommend some trustworthy agencies that could use help and wouldn't mind bringing on a new reporter. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!!

Hi Everyone!

I need some help.  I just got a Notice to prepare transcript on appeal in the mail today from the court.  I never got one of these before.  It looks like the attorney put in a deposit of $100 already. 

But the notice states "the primary reporter must notify counsel/part, transcript services, and the Civil Appeals Unit within 15 days if the amount on deposit for reporter's fees is insufficient." 

Okay.  What do I charge for a minimum…

Hello,

I took my first depo last week and was asked to mark a motion. I'm totally clueless and not sure what that means. Can anyone please help me? I was thinking it was possibly doing a certified question page and adding it to that, but I'm not sure if that's right.

Anything helps. Thank you :)

Hey All!  I just wanted to get some input on the outlook for the scoping field.  I have been in the scoping business for 20 plus years, full-time and part-time.  I have my own scoping business.  But due to the economy downfall in the past few years, I have only been able to do it part-time, if you want to call it that.  I have since had to take a job as a legal assistant to supplement the income.  My question is:  Is there enough work out there to go back to scoping full-time, or should I…

Has anybody worked for this firm and do they pay as promised?

Debbie

Do not work for DCR LITIGATION (Duke Court Reporters) located in Westlake Village.  After saying they will pay for one of the few jobs I did for them back in April, I still have not received anything.  Excuses after excuses.  THEY USED TO POST ON CSR Nation, but I think their reputation is going around. 

I just want to warn other reporters out there so they don't end up like me....working for free.

Rocket Reporting is another non-paying agency.

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO MAKE TIME STAMPS WITH VIDEOGRAPHER IN STENOCAT SOFTWARE....THANKS.