As a court reporter and court reporting firm owner, I spend a great deal of time behind the scenes of depositions—quietly, carefully, and with one goal in mind: preserving the record accurately and impartially. One topic that continues to cause confusion during depositions is the seven-hour deposition limit under California law. When the clock approaches that mark, tension can rise, questions start flying, and eyes often turn to the court reporter. That moment is a good oppo

The profession of court reporting is amazing, so amazing in fact, that you will have attorneys, tech companies, and transcription companies wanting to own their own court reporting firm. While it is an amazing profession to behold, owning a court reporting firm comes with many areas of responsibility and trust, and I hope to share just a bit of what that looks like. Every word spoken in a courtroom or deposition carries weight. The record becomes the permanent memory of the

After reading the 2024-2028 Court Reporter's Board Strategic Plan, I thought it would be helpful to share the information I found helpful...