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July 12, 2019

Veritext takes another step towards a national presence

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  Litigants across the country are a step closer to a one-stop shop for court-reporting needs as Veritext Legal Solutions, through its Canadian arm, VT Canada Litigation Solutions, Inc., expands into western Canada. National scope for court reporting Veritext, the largest court reporting firm in the world, chose Neesons as its first Canadian partner and has now added two more firms to its stable in this country — Edmonton-based A.C.E. Reporting and Royal Reporting, which has offices in...

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July 12, 2019

Recapping the first six months of 2019

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Neesons has had a busy year so far, from an acquisition by Veritext Legal Solutions, to hosting a Fireside Chat, to sponsoring a myriad of social gatherings in the litigation community. Never a dull moment The first excitement of 2019 was the acquisition of Neesons at the end of February, 2019 by the world’s largest court reporting and legal solutions company, Veritext, through its newly formed Canadian arm, VT Canada Litigation Solutions. By joining forces Neesons – always a...

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April 30, 2019

From shorthand to voice: how we’re changing the way we make the record

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For years, most of Canada has experienced a decline in shorthand reporters who have always been the recognized guardians of the record. As Canada’s premier court reporting firm, responding to this crisis was identified as a top priority in 2017. Let’s face it: digital recording has taken over the courts in Canada, Ontario falling to this system fully in April 2013, where many skilled shorthand reporters decided to leave government service. Freelance firm owners...

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April 16, 2019

Neesons Presents: Effective Communication with the Hearing Loss Client

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Accessibility and inclusion are important to us all. Kim Neeson has created a 1.5 hour program, eligible for 1.5 LSO hours EDI Professionalism Hours, for lawyers, law clerks or staff who interact with the public. Over 10% of Canada’s population has a hearing loss of some kind, and the statistics will only rise as the population ages. One size does not fit all. There are many types of hearing loss, from mild to complete deafness. What services each consumer requires will...

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April 9, 2019

Legit screen time at Neesons!

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Over the last several years, there’s been lots of talk of electronic discovery and trials.  As more judges and litigators go paperless, don’t be left behind!  This blog will explore just how easy it is to get started. What equipment is required? Whether at discovery or trial, you’re going to need to provide equipment for everyone. You’ll need: High quality monitors for the best viewing Splitter box (this allows all monitors to be seeing the same thing)...

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December 18, 2018

2018 – A Busy Year of Neeson Court Reporting Activities!

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It’s been a whirlwind of activity this year for Neeson Court Reporting, sponsoring, donating services and attending legal and CART-related events. Electronic Trials and Arbitrations – April 2018 Kim Neeson, President, presented on the topic of Useful Technology for eTrials, discussing various tools available to counsel in discovery, court and arbitration settings. End of Term Dinner – June 2018 This is one of our favourite events of the year, where hundreds of...

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November 26, 2018

No End of Pressures for the Court Reporter

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From scheduling to reporting to transcribing, there are many high-pressure demands placed on court reporters in their job. In over 30 years of reporting, here’s what’s changed. Jobs are often booked last minute Jobs cancel with much more frequency Civility is waning Need for quicker transcript turnaround times Longer sitting hours Faster speakers How do court reporters look after themselves, as well as meeting the needs of the industry? The following are some tips to...

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August 7, 2018

Creating a Balanced Life in a Court Reporting Day

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Life often feels like a teeter-totter for freelance court reporters.  Here are a few tips from a 30-year plus veteran.   Court reporting is a unique profession – no nine to five here!  Freelance court reporters set their own schedules, but when working are often subject to changing expectations and demands.  Example:  a discovery is booked from 10 am until 5 pm, but only goes one hour; a deposition is scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm, and goes until 8 pm; a full day hearing...

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July 30, 2018

Advance Planning for Court Reporting in Complex Trials

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In an interview with AdvocateDaily, Kim Neeson, President of Neeson Court Reporting, discusses pre-planning for court reporting requirements in large, complex trials. Since the court only provides digital court reporting with no ability to provide realtime or rough draft services, where counsel and the court can avail themselves of the transcript immediately, arrangements can be made to retain qualified realtime court reporters to perform the role of the official keeper of the...

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July 4, 2018

Neesons donates transcripts to Laurentian University

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Neesons was the firm of choice to provide realtime, rough draft and certified transcripts in the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Annuities trial held over the last several months in Northern Ontario.  The case is a first of its kind, involving the interpretation of the annuity clause in treaties dating back to 1850. Testimony included that of Elders, community leaders and experts.  When Neesons was approached about the purchase of a copy of over 15,000 pages of transcript by...

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  • Veritext takes another step towards a national presence
  • Recapping the first six months of 2019
  • From shorthand to voice: how we’re changing the way we make the record
  • Neesons Presents: Effective Communication with the Hearing Loss Client
  • Legit screen time at Neesons!

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