After receiving a trademark complaint from the founder of Steno In The City, I’m speaking out. This isn’t about infringement — it’s about silencing criticism. I’ve used the name fairly, for commentary and accountability. When brand protection takes priority over ethical responsibility, we have to ask: who’s being protected, and who’s being exploited? This is my experience, and why I won’t stay silent.
Tag Archives: Illinois Court Reporters Association
The Silence Is Deafening – ILCRA’s Quiet Retreat from Controversial Event Raises Bigger Questions
ILCRA has quietly removed all traces of its controversial June 20 event from its website—without explanation—following weeks of member backlash over its partnership with Steno-in-the-City. Meanwhile, the event remains live on SITC’s site, raising serious questions about accountability and transparency. Did ILCRA cancel? Withdraw? Or just retreat into silence? Either way, members say trust has already been broken—and leadership has failed to lead.
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