Traffic Court 101
Whether you were caught speeding in a school zone, slipping through a halfway red light, or charged with a more serious offense, your first thought was most likely “I’m fighting this. I will see you in court!” We’ve all been…
How to Crush Deadlines: What to Do When Everything’s Due
Time is money. The ultimate inspiration is the deadline. I don’t need time; I need a deadline. And, our personal favorite, WARNING: Deadlines are much closer than they appear. Yes, we’ve collected a cache of deadline-oriented inspiration over the years,…
Solving Mysteries Can Lawyers Be Called As Detectives
The life of a criminal defense lawyer isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. It’s not all law and order like on television. In fact, a big part of the job is actually detective work. From finding witnesses to scouring…
Courtroom Etiquette 101: Manners Matter When Court’s in Session
One of our favorite mentors once advised us that etiquette is the invention of wise men to keep fools at a distance. We’d go a bit further and say that etiquette is the invention of court reporters and attorneys who…
What’s New in Captioning: New FCC Requirements Worth Knowing
Effective July 1, 2017, clips of all live or near-live programming on TV – such as concerts, sporting events, and news conferences – must be captioned when delivered via Internet Protocol. This is important news for the over 50 million…
DLE Client Corner: Feedback from the Best Customers in the Business
At DLE Court Reporting, we believe in a constant flow of communication between us and our clients. It’s mostly one-sided, as we notify them electronically of every step their job takes, as well as a notice when a task has…
Misconceptions About Court Reporters: Facts, as Well as Myths, Debunked
If you’re a court reporter, you’ve invariably been asked one of three questions: 1. “How do you type so fast?” 2. “Are you scared Siri will steal your job?” 3. “Have you ever met a male court reporter?” There are…
Don’t Just Sit There: Five Ways to Undo the Damage of a Desk Job
Court reporting can be a real pain in the neck. Literally. We all know that prolonged sitting is bad for our bodies. From organ damage and muscle degeneration to foggy brains and a higher mortality risk, the news is not…
How Do Court Reporters Keep Up? (Hint: It’s Not Magic)
Contrary to popular myth, court reporters aren’t required to have six fingers on each hand! But they are expected to graduate from school able to take down dictation at an incredible rate of 225 words per minute. More importantly, their…
Five Focused FAQs Questions to Ask Your Deposition Videographer
We’ve all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but those of us who work in the legal profession know that a video is worth a million. Video is an incredibly powerful medium during litigation because…
