Live Court Reporter Shortages?
We have been excited to see our clients returning to their offices lately. We know things will never be exactly the same as they were pre-Covid, and that’s probably a good thing. It seems in a lot of cases virtual…
What Costco Taught Us About Litigation Support
Depending on who you listen to, inflation is currently somewhere between 8 and 30%. A single apple can cost as much as $2. But there’s one company that is a beacon of light in the inflationary storm: Costco. We recently…
The Rising Costs of Litigation: Part IV, Labor
Even before the pandemic, labor costs were on the rise. Now they’ve only been exacerbated. Inflation compounds in many ways. The cost of living goes up, so wages have to raise to match to attract and maintain quality team members.…
The Rising Costs of Litigation: Part II, Microchips and Time Delays
Microchips? How are microchips causing prices in process serving to inflate? This is one of those supply chain issues we’ve been hearing so much about. To serve process, our servers have to drive. And they drive A LOT. That means…
The Rising Costs of Litigation: Part II, Paper
As a society we have been going “paperless” for well over a decade. Rooms in law offices that were once full of filing cabinets have been able to be cleared out and used for space for new file clerks and…
The Rising Costs of Litigation: Part I, Gas Prices
Ever since the pandemic started and the huge stimulus packages were passed, economists have been warning about the rise of inflation. Regardless of the multiple factors that go into rising prices, it seems that their predictions have come true. We…
What Is A Stenographer And How Does Stenography Work
Writing fast and writing correctly is an incredible skill in itself. You may have wondered how the person documenting a court case or writing down a media interview manages to note down everything at such a fast pace. That is…
Difference Between Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Paralegal and legal assistant are terms that are used to describe each other within the legal industry. A paralegal and legal assistant share similar roles when it comes to assisting a lawyer and a law firm. However, the two are…
Court Reporter vs. Stenographer: Is There a Difference?
Court reporters and stenographers are very important in court cases. Both require excellent grammar, exceptional typing, listening skills, and do not require a four-year college degree. Court reporters and stenographers are needed for a variety of reasons in court. Stenographers…
Social Distancing and the Impact on Process Serving Industry
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is on everyone's minds. News outlets, social media feeds, friends, and family – everyone is talking about the pandemic. We are anxious about its health and economic effects. There is a lot of uncertainty going around.…
