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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...

Neesons brings answers to questions about implementing technology in every day situations. The presentation, given by our President, Kim Neeson, was “problem” and “solution” styled.  Below are a few highlights from the talk. Problem:  I’m reluctant to learn a new program! Solution:  Electronic documents can easily be shared at discovery, trial or arbitration using a simple screen solution.  All that’s required is your laptop, the...

Everyone in the legal industry is talking about using software and eDiscovery technology to bring the business of law into the 21st century – whether at discovery, at trial or mediation/arbitration.  The Ontario Bar Association is lobbying hard for efiling to become a reality in courts across the province.  The Superior Court has many of its judges speaking at conferences about getting rid of paper for exhibits at trial.  I think we’ve all commented around the table how archaic...

Neesons:  Seeking feedback crucial part of making good business decisions By AdvocateDaily Asking for constructive advice can be difficult, as can opening yourself up to criticism — but if you shy away from feedback, you’re only cheating yourself, Neesons president and Toronto court reporter Kim Neeson tells The Lawyers Weekly. “Sometimes we’re afraid to hear it. We like the way we’re doing things, or we’re afraid of what is coming next, but if we don’t seek out that feedback...

Neesons Court Reporting technology enables lawyers, witnesses and others involved in legal proceedings to come together via videoconferencing from different geographic locations to streamline the process and decrease litigation costs.     Kim Neeson speaks to Advocate Daily about the latest advances to this technology.  Click here to read more.      

Neesons Court Reporting technology enables lawyers, witnesses and others involved in legal proceedings to come together via videoconferencing from different geographic locations to streamline the process and decrease litigation costs.     Kim Neeson speaks to Advocate Daily about the latest advances to this technology.  Click here to read more.

The Advocates’ Society’s Civil Trials Symposium brought together the major stakeholders in the justice system – judges from all levels of court, trial lawyers, both new and experienced, who practice in many different areas, and Kim Neeson, who was in attendance to advise on the latest technology the courts and users of the system could leverage to bring our system into the 21st century. Presentations were delivered by speakers from both the United States and the UK with...

Over the last decade, in-house and general counsel have been taking on a more active role of managing litigation – from setting budgets, to the careful selection of a firm, to managing much of the production process, to being a more active participant in the litigation process. Advances in technology can also allow in-house counsel to now observe the proceedings – whether trial, discovery, cross-examination or other procedural hearing. With good internet connectivity and a laptop, general...

It’s interesting how we all get stuck doing things the way we always have, and don’t think about how we can leverage technology to assist us. As a court reporting firm, we are constantly updating our technology in order to provide clients with transcripts more quickly, more efficiently and in cost effective ways. As the world becomes smaller, certain challenges have become greater: how to connect with people in a way that makes sense for the situation, while bearing in mind time efficiencies...

Computer-aided real-time transcription (CART) can help enhance the courtroom experience for people with disabilities. On advocatedaily.com. Kimberley Neeson is writing about how the technology is offering accessibility in the legal field, and is also offering tips about how this technology can be used to maximum effect in the courtroom. The entire article can be found here.