Being ready for litigation starts long before ever entering a courtroom. For any law firm or legal team, proactive preparation begins in the office, laying the groundwork for a successful outcome down the line....more
The court system loves to cry poor. Budget shortfalls. Staffing cuts. Rising costs. Meanwhile, it’s sitting on an untapped revenue stream so obvious it hurts: depositions. Every appellate litigator knows the drill. You...more
If you’re a judge reading this, take a breath. The goal here isn’t to paint you as the problem. Quite the opposite. The best judges—the ones who believe in the rule of law, who sweat the details and carry the weight of their...more
In today’s fast-moving legal landscape, where precision, speed, and dependability are critical, choosing the right court reporting provider can significantly impact a law firm’s outcomes and reputation. Yet too often, the...more
In In re Estate of Earnest E. Clifton, an applicant offered a copy of a lost will, and the trial court denied the application via a zoom hearing without a court reporter. No. 05-24-00079-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 7071 (Tex....more
Despite the evolving landscape of legal technology, the legal industry remains one of the most traditional sectors, often resistant to change. However, adoption of technology has never been more paramount, particularly in the...more
Court reporting is more than a logistics exercise - it’s a critical component of case strategy. In today’s litigation landscape, where deadlines are compressed, teams are stretched, and expectations are high, the service...more
While Legal Transcriptionists can be hired internally, working with an established service provider helps ensure the highest reliability, efficiency, and accuracy. Your transcription needs can change at the drop of a...more
Legal matters of all kinds involve parties that speak different languages or otherwise need to bridge barriers of access to understand one another. Even situations where all parties speak the same language often require...more
The pen is mightier than the sword in a courtroom. Legal decisions can pivot on a single word or comma in a contract or transcription, and adding multiple languages to the mix multiplies the possibility of inadvertent...more
Key Points: Effective April 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has amended Pa.R.C.P. 220.3, pertaining to voir dire of jurors....more
Imagine a legal case where the official transcript is riddled with errors—witness statements are misquoted, key details are missing, and timelines are scrambled. Now, imagine an attorney building their entire case strategy on...more
As law firms face mounting pressure to increase efficiency while maintaining accuracy, artificial intelligence is emerging as a game-changing solution in court reporting. This article explores how AI-powered digital reporting...more
The court reporting industry is evolving rapidly, propelled by technological advancements and the increasing demand for efficiency in the legal sector. For 2025, trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), real-time...more
Last week’s blog touched briefly on the need to provide appellate courts with an adequate record of trial court proceedings that are the subject of an appeal. Without an adequate record – in almost all cases, a verbatim...more
Hally Finnell, Appellant, v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc., Appellee, 4th Dist., Case No. 4D2022-0378, Apr. 10, 2024, Appeal from Palm Beach Co. - The insured appealed a final judgment in the insurer’s favor,...more
Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of August 12-18. Here’s what’s...more
Nearly 150 years after Miles Bartholomew introduced the first shorthand machine, the various technologies and tools utilized to record court proceedings and legal matters continue evolving. Today, realtime deposition...more
Here’s how to create compelling video depositions and use them effectively as you build and present your case. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how you and your team can benefit greatly from having a single,...more
Everyone in the legal community is aware of the current shortage of qualified court reporters. Court reporters are at a premium everywhere, but particularly in busy jurisdictions such as California, New York, Florida, and...more
In response to COVID-19, courts were forced to adapt to the pandemic and adopt new rules regarding in-person and remote proceedings. The list below contains links to each state’s laws and rules related to remote proceedings....more
The emergence of artificial intelligence as a critical legal technology has prompted discussions among law firm leaders regarding how AI usage should be disclosed to clients and who – the law firm or the client – should...more
Court reporting is one of the oldest professions noted in history, even predating modern court systems by centuries. Today, modern court reporting is a profession that encompasses multiple functions, the heart of which...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the genie let out of the proverbial bottle, moving at a technological speed that makes it difficult to keep up with emerging developments. For court reporting, AI can decrease costs of...more
What do music composers, biochemists, and lawyers have in common? All three professions rely on transcription—an accurate capture of either musical notes, DNA nucleotides, or spoken words. The classic definition of...more