Judges’ Top Pet Peeves in the Courtroom

Judges play a critical role in ensuring that justice is administered fairly and efficiently. However, certain behaviors and practices by attorneys can disrupt courtroom proceedings and irritate judges. This article outlines the top pet peeves judges have about attorneys in the courtroom, offering insights on how legal professionals can avoid these common mistakes. Lack of […]

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Best Headphones for Transcription (Including Court Reporters)

Good headphones make transcription easier. They help you hear every word clearly, block out distractions, and stay comfortable through long sessions. Whether you work as a legal transcriptionist or a court reporter, the right pair can directly improve your accuracy and speed. This guide covers the best headphones for transcription at every price point, including […]

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Finding a Last-Minute Court Reporter for Depositions, Arbitrations, or Legal Proceedings

Having a reliable court reporter is essential for any legal proceeding, including depositions, arbitrations, and court cases. It’s crucial to find a court reporter who is accurate, fast, reliable, organized, and personable. Typically, finding such a professional can take time, ensuring they meet all these criteria and work well with you. But what do you […]

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The Critical Role of Meeting Minutes in Business and Legal Contexts

Leveraging over 43 years of experience in legal transcription and court reporting, Vernon Court Reporters presents an authoritative guide on the importance of taking meeting minutes. This crucial task, often underestimated, plays a pivotal role in enhancing communication, maintaining legal compliance, and ensuring organizational accountability. The Critical Role of Meeting Minutes in Business and Legal […]

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Maximizing Efficiency: Proven Methods to Boost Typing Speed and Accuracy for Legal Professionals

At Vernon Court Reporters, with over four decades of specialized experience in court reporting and legal transcription, we understand the crucial role that typing speed and accuracy play in our industry. For legal professionals, these skills are not just about speed; they’re about maintaining precision under pressure, ensuring every transcript is a flawless reflection of […]

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Best Foot Pedals for Transcriptionists

If you’re serious about legal transcription — speed, accuracy, and comfort aren’t optional. One upgrade many transcriptionists overlook (until they’re frustrated) is the foot pedal. Over 43 years of working with court reporters and transcriptionists, we’ve seen that the right pedal doesn’t just help — it transforms your workflow. You keep your hands on the […]

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Approved Transcriptionists for Kitsap County Superior Court

Kitsap County Superior Court sits at 614 Division Street in Port Orchard, serving a peninsula community that spans Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island. The court has five judges and a commissioner who handles the bulk of family law hearings — and it is one of the more active courts in western Washington for military-connected […]

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Deposition Transcripts: Why Every Word and Punctuation Mark Counts

Consider how the presence of a comma can alter legal responsibility: “No, stop,” versus “No stop.” The first suggests a command to halt, whereas the second could be misinterpreted as a refusal to stop. Another critical example is the impact of quotation marks: “The defendant ‘borrowed’ the car,” versus “The defendant borrowed the car.” The […]

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