As more reporters work directly with attorneys, they must now replicate the full agency production workflow themselves. This guide explains how to create searchable PDFs, ASCII files, condensed transcripts, concordances, and PTX files; scan and label exhibits; manage read-and-sign obligations; invoice professionally; and archive transcripts securely. With clear processes, independent reporters can deliver courtroom-ready transcript packages while maintaining complete control of their work.
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The Bubble Beneath the Record – A Financial Crisis in Court Reporting Is Coming
A financial bubble is forming beneath the court reporting industry. Private equity markups have pushed attorneys toward cheaper “alternative” record methods, but those substitutes fail evidentiary standards and are beginning to collapse under legal scrutiny. As reporters reject unsustainable rates and attorneys realize uncertified transcripts don’t hold up in court, the industry is nearing a correction. The record cannot be commodified—and the bubble will burst.
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