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Membership Boundaries Are Not Exclusion – A Counterpoint to Christopher Day

Professional associations like NCRA and CalDRA exist to serve their members — and that includes offering member-only social media spaces. Restricting access isn’t exclusion; it’s about delivering value to those who support the organization. While open forums like Stenonymous have their place, national associations have a different mission. The real challenge isn’t access — it’s ensuring membership remains meaningful, relevant, and worth the investment.

Steno Still Stands Strong

Verbatim court reporting relies on three methods: steno machine, steno mask, and AI/ASR. Only steno machine and mask writers are certified and legally accepted in over half the states. The steno machine remains the gold standard, offering unmatched accuracy and instant readback. AI/ASR, while emerging, lacks certification, reliability, and accountability—posing serious risks in legal settings where precision is non-negotiable. Certification must be required for all reporting methods.

Corporate Cannibalization in Court Reporting

Introduction The legal services industry, like many others, is experiencing a seismic shift in response to the digital age. Traditional practices are being disrupted, and nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the field of court reporting. Presently, court reporters, skilled individuals trained to capture the spoken word and transcribe legal proceedings, are indispensableContinue reading “Corporate Cannibalization in Court Reporting”