Audio and video recordings have grown to play a pivotal role in capturing legal proceedings, such as hearings and trials, within courtrooms around the country. But a shortage of courtroom reporters means it’s sometimes up to you to create a certified transcript from...
In legal proceedings, the question arises as to whether a transcript of recorded phone calls can be created and utilized as evidence in court. This is a complicated issue that requires the expertise of an attorney. But even before considering admissibility, you have...
Transcription has become popular among those who want flexible schedules and remote work. You can choose your own hours and workload, and typing provides an easy way to supplement income part-time (or even full-time). Demand for transcriptionists continues to grow as...
If you were in a court proceeding, like a hearing or deposition, you might need the court transcripts (the record of what was said). But first things first: Transcription companies (like this one), don’t actually have access to your court transcripts. To obtain your...
Fewer people dictate these days. This is because many of us are pretty good typists, having grown up with computers and other devices. But here’s a little-known fact: You can actually talk faster than you can type. Even with the fastest phalanges, your speech will...
Updated October 2022 The demand for court reporting services has never been greater, but the number of stenographers working today has never been fewer. An estimated 30,000 court reporters were working as of 2018. This is about half as many as there were between 1970...
The pandemic has drastically changed the legal industry. In a relatively short amount of time, a mass-scale adoption of technology continues to shift the expectations of clients and lawyers alike. Using data from Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends Report, here are some of the...
Legal podcasts have grown to inform and engage lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Listen for insight, advice or simply entertainment, there are literally hundreds of options to choose from. While no list is complete, here are E-Typist’s top 7 legal podcasts of...
Transcription is the process of converting audio or video files into text. Professionals and nonprofessionals alike use transcription to create source documents of spoken accounts such as interviews, dictations, speeches, podcasts, and more. But there are actually...
Here’s a little insider information about the transcription industry: The rate advertised by most companies is not the rate you’ll actually pay for your transcribed documents. The reason? It usually comes down to fees. How Transcription Pricing Works Transcription...