Are Virtual Depositions Here to Stay? Which Platform Is Best?
Virtual depositions are an essential pandemic adaptation, as these remote proceedings prevented the entire legal system from grinding to a halt. Virtual depositions were used to some extent pre-Covid but were nowhere near a ubiquitous practice. During the immediate adjustment, many opted for video conferencing tools like Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or even Skype. These […]
What Is Remote Deposition Software?
Depositions are an essential part of the discovery process of any litigation case. Discovering the truth can sometimes be a tedious task. Therefore, it’s critical to take notes at deposition, keep verbatim records for future reference, and have access to exhibits and relevant documents. Remote deposition software helps legal professionals conduct secure, remote depositions more […]
Guide to Hiring a Remote Court Reporter or Stenographer
A Short History of Stenography If you are looking for a remote court reporter, it’s likely the person you are looking for has significantly enhanced court reporting skills that reflect the changing landscape. Court reporting and stenography have a much longer history than you might think. In 63 B.C., Marcus Tiro took dictation and managed […]
How Does a Remote Deposition Service Work?
How Have Remote Deposition Services Changed the Industry? The legal industry was already facing a serious problem when Covid-19 hit—a national shortage of court reporters. With an unusually high “dropout” rate in court reporter schools (graduation rates ranging from 2-14%), the legal system across America was experiencing “bottlenecks” that kept the system from moving smoothly. […]
How Virtual Deposition Software Is Changing Legal Proceedings
Virtual Deposition Software: What You Need to Know The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every industry out there, and the legal industry is no exception. Uncertainty around safety of in-person gatherings has forced all parties to scramble for a solution. Unfortunately, instead of opting for top-tier virtual deposition software, many legal entities and institutions have […]
Key Qualities of Leading Virtual Deposition Software
In the past few years, litigators have embraced remote depositions as an alternative to examining witnesses in person. But despite the availability of top-tier legal-first software, many lawyers still take remote testimony via Zoom and other generic technology that doesn’t meet their needs. In fact, a recent study found that out of over one hundred […]
