The Fragile Spine of Justice – Why Courts Must Defend the Integrity of the Legal Record
The legal record is the spine of the justice system. Every appeal, ruling, and public trust in the courts rests on its…
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When “Live Notes” Enters the Notice – What the Confusion Over AI in Depositions Is Really About
As artificial intelligence quietly enters deposition rooms under vague terms like “live notes,” court reporters are being forced into a new role:…
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Who Is Really Overcharging Attorneys? Inside the Business of Court Reporting in the Private-Equity Era
When attorneys receive shocking court reporting invoices, frustration is understandable. But those inflated charges are not enriching court reporters. They are the…
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The Court Reporter Is the Custodian of the Record – Why Decentralized Evidence Systems Protect Justice
Court reporters are not just transcribers. They are custodians of a decentralized evidentiary system. Through layered capture, redundant backups, and personal legal…
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An Open Letter to Judges – On the Custody of the Record
The judiciary’s authority endures not through rulings alone, but through the integrity of the record. When courts weaken professional accountability over how…
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The Record Is the Case – Why Saving Court Reporting Means Saving Legal Reality
The record is not a convenience. It is evidence. Every ruling, appeal, settlement, and precedent rests on the integrity of the transcript.…
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You Can’t Stipulate Your Way Around the Law – The Dangerous Fiction of the “No-Reporter Stipulation”
A court transcript is not a convenience. It is evidence. When attorneys stipulate to proceed without a court reporter, they are not…
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When Machines Become Witnesses – Why the Federal Judiciary’s AI Evidence Proposal Quietly Reinforces the Role of Court Reporters
The federal judiciary’s proposed rule on AI-generated evidence quietly draws a critical line: machine output is not inherently trustworthy and must be…
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Imagine the Crime Scene
A homicide scene is sealed. Shell casings lie on the ground. A knife glints in the dirt. But instead of licensed evidence…
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The Legal Record Is Not a Decorative Byproduct of Litigation. It Is Evidence.
A legal transcript is not a convenience product. It is evidence. Evidence requires provenance, certification, and lawful creation. When proceedings are merely…
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Why Judges Shouldn’t Rely on AI Yet – A Cautionary Case Against Generative AI in the Courts
As courts experiment with generative AI, the judiciary risks embracing a technology that is not yet reliable, transparent, or safe enough for…
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When a Profession Is Under Siege, Its Trade Association Should Not Be Hosting Craft Night
As courts experiment with digital capture and AI transcription, the integrity of the legal record is under unprecedented pressure. Yet California’s flagship…
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