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Although we are in the midst of some new and uncertain times right now, this too shall pass. So, while we are waiting out a pandemic, let’s make the most of our time.   What should you do with [...]

Going from being an employee to becoming an independent court reporter is not as daunting as one might think. With some adjustments and good planning, you will be swiftly on your way to [...]

In April 2019, STAR hosted the first-ever one-day conference for legal videographers. The speakers were made up of a panel of experienced legal videographers: Joel Freedman, Bruce Balmer, Nolan [...]

How much could you learn by teaching potential court reporting students how to write the alphabet in Steno? Personally, I learned how to use a number bar. During the early ‘80s, students’ [...]

Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash One of the most daunting aspects of being a court reporter is what you don’t know. Knowing words is imperative.   Understanding the subject matter and applying the [...]

Photo by Hans Vivek on Unsplash Would you like some relief from the often overused and sore court reporting muscle areas? There’s no better investment than a foam roller. Foam rollers can vary in [...]

It was in a business class I took in high school that I first learned of court reporting. We were taught shorthand, and I was very fast and I loved being able to capture spoken words. Then, I did [...]

Have you got a sore lower back? If so, here’s why: Lower cross syndrome is an imbalance that can cause dysfunction, pain and an over-arching of the low back. It is a combination of weak [...]

In a profession where you literally learn something new every day, you would think there would be no need for continuing education. Yet each of my certifications, the RPR – Registered [...]

As a court reporter or someone who spends their day mostly sitting, do you ever wonder why your upper back, neck and shoulders ache? Largely due to poor posture and long hours of sitting, it’s [...]