Why Realtime Court Reporting Is Neurologically More Complex Than Piano Performance
Unlike a pianist performing from a written score, a realtime court reporter works without a script. Speech arrives unpredictably, requiring instant comprehension,…
Keep readingThe Brain on Steno – What a Pianist’s Neuroscience Reveals About Realtime Court Reporting
A recent New York Times exploration of pianist Nicolas Namoradze’s brain during performance reveals a remarkable neurological symphony. But an equally complex…
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The Brain on Steno – What Happens Inside the Mind of a Realtime Court Reporter
In courtrooms across America, a quiet neurological feat unfolds every day. Realtime court reporters transform spoken language into written record at the…
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When Lawyers Start Saying No to AI Notetakers – The growing legal caution behind a small but telling moment in a courtroom
As artificial-intelligence notetakers quietly enter courtrooms and depositions, a growing number of attorneys are beginning to push back. Citing confidentiality risks, unauthorized…
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The Quiet Replacement
A new transcript economy is emerging inside the legal system — one where testimony is no longer captured by a single accountable…
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The Thirst Behind the Transcript – Why AI-Generated Court Records Carry an Unsustainable Water Footprint
Artificial intelligence may appear weightless, but every automated transcript depends on water-intensive data centers that must constantly cool high-heat computing systems. As…
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The New AI Disclosure Mandate in Florida Courts – Transparency, Accountability, and the Future of Legal Practice
Two of Florida’s largest judicial circuits now require attorneys and self-represented litigants to disclose when generative AI is used in court filings…
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When Titles Carry Legal Meaning – The JBCC’s Action Involving Kimberly McCright and What It Signals for the Court Reporting Profession
A recent enforcement action by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission highlights a growing national tension over who may use the title…
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When the Record Becomes a Battleground – A Call for Professionalism in High-Speed Proceedings
In high-pressure proceedings, speed is often mistaken for efficiency. But when testimony moves faster than the record can be accurately captured, attorneys…
Keep readingWhen “No Recording” Means No Recording: Why AI Notetaking Software Has No Place in California Courtrooms
When a judge orders “no recording” in a California courtroom, that prohibition includes AI notetaking software that captures live audio. These tools…
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Beyond the Bench – Why Personal Safety Has Become a Front-Line Issue in America’s Courts
Courthouse safety is no longer confined to metal detectors and courtroom bailiffs. A new national guide highlights how judges and court staff…
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What a Justice System Remembers—and What It Forgets
Institutions are shaped as much by what they remember as by what they decide. In law, memory is not metaphorical. It is…
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