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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...

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...

Transcripts Assist the Efficiency of Public Inquiries Neesons is providing same day rough draft and overnight certified transcripts in the Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry focusing on the tragic events caused by former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer. Elizabeth Wettlaufer Background Between the years 2007-2013, former registered nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer confessed to murdering eight senior citizens and attempting to murder six others in Southwestern Ontario.   Wettlaufer pled...

Court Reporting is a tough job, particularly on our bodies.  But with these self-care options, captioners and court reporters might just feel better at the end of a long day.  Kim Neeson (she of the very long neck and torso!) shares her experience. Exercise First For years, exercise with weights (and a trainer from time to time) helped me stave off my neck problems for long periods of time.  By getting stronger physically, I was able to carry myself better during the day...

Realtime, rough drafts and expedited transcripts are just a few of the specialized services on a certified shorthand court reporter can provide – and just because you’re going to court in Ontario doesn’t mean you can’t avail yourself of these services. In an interview with Advocate Daily, Kim Neeson outlines the steps and considerations to hiring your own court reporter for your next trial. To learn more, click here.

Conducting a deposition in Toronto, or any other Canadian jurisdiction, requires a little planning in advance.  Canadian protocol is not exactly the same as American, and it’s important to choose a court reporting company that can provide the services you need.  Exhibits Prior to your deposition, consider how many documents you’ll need to bring with you.  Is it boxes of exhibits, or only a binder’s worth?  If you’re shipping your documents across the...