Nevada court reporters just won big—Governor Lombardo signed a rate increase into law, effective January 1, 2026. This echoes California’s 2021 rate hike from $3.00 to $3.99/page and signals rising recognition of our profession. Freelancers: This is your win, too. Celebrate with NVCRA this Saturday at Café du Central and get ready for what’s next.
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The Backfire of the Stop the SoCal Stip Movement – How a Campaign to Protect Court Reporting Accelerated Its Threat
The Stop the SoCal Stip movement was meant to protect court reporters—but instead, it triggered resentment among attorneys that’s now fueling our replacement. What began as a legal ethics stand has been twisted into a narrative of greed. The result? Retaliation via digital recording and ASR. If we don’t reclaim the narrative, the gold standard of stenography could disappear.
Whistleblowers, Retaliation, and the Dark Reality of Gang Stalking
Inside the Diddy Trial – The Rock Star is the Real-Time Court Reporter Behind the Scenes – While Media Leans on AI
While media outlets like Court TV rely on AI-generated summaries of the Diddy trial, a skilled real-time stenographic reporter from Southern District Reporters, P.C. is officially documenting every word in federal court. Despite public confusion, the court’s official transcript comes from this human professional—not artificial intelligence. Journalists like Meghann Cuniff have praised the court reporter’s accuracy and speed in such a high-profile, fast-paced case.
The Realities of Court Reporting School, Certification, and Career Paths in California
Court reporting offers a high-demand, well-compensated career, but entering the field requires a major investment of time and money. With rigorous certification standards, state licensing requirements, and tuition costs exceeding $60,000, it’s not a casual commitment. However, the long-term rewards—job security, strong benefits, and six-figure potential—make it a viable path for those prepared to meet the challenge and navigate California’s competitive legal landscape.
EXPOSÉ: The California Court Reporters Board’s Data Discrepancies and the Push Toward Digital Recording
Introduction In recent years, California has faced a well-documented shortage of certified shorthand reporters (CSRs), the professionals responsible for preserving verbatim transcripts of courtroom proceedings. This shortage has prompted a flurry of legislative activity, public concern, and institutional strategy-shifting within the judiciary. However, beneath the surface of these systemic discussions lies an alarming and potentiallyContinue reading “EXPOSÉ: The California Court Reporters Board’s Data Discrepancies and the Push Toward Digital Recording”
When the Bird Fell
On a strange, smoky night, with a brush fire burning in the distance and laughter rising from a pool, a woman is called to save a wounded bird fallen from its nest. As helicopters circle overhead and children play unaware, she cradles the fragile creature through its final moments. The story explores loss, innocence, and the quiet grace found in bearing witness to life slipping away.
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