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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...

Out-of-town witnesses or counsel can now avail themselves of appearing virtually in Toronto’s downtown courthouses. While we may not yet have much technology in Ontario’s courthouses,  a few courtrooms in Toronto, used by the Commercial List, have now been equipped with videoconferencing thanks to the installation of CourtCall.  Originally contemplated to facilitate lawyers appearing before the court virtually as a convenience, particularly on short matters, Neesons...

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.

Neesons continues its sponsorship this year at the 2017 Advocates’ Society End of Term Dinner, to be held Thursday, June 15th, 2017 at the Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. The annual event is the largest gathering of its kind, attracting hundreds of litigation counsel, judges and industry sponsors.  “The black tie event is one of my favourite events that Neesons sponsors,” said Kim Neeson, president.  “It’s wonderful to see everyone all dressed...

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...

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...

In our business, we often give court reporters – who report the proceedings and prepare the transcripts – and transcriptionists – who type recordings – opportunities to provide services on a “look-see” basis. In other words, while a resume may read very well, we want to ensure the services they can produce an excellent record to the best of their ability; and in the case of a transcriptionist, that they can produce a quality product with the quality of the audio always top of mind....