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08/31/2026

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08/26/2026

This bears repeating: Only an Oregon Certified Shorthand Reporter can LEGALLY give a remote oath in Oregon. A Notary Public cannot give an oath remotely whether the parties stipulate to do so or not. You cannot stipulate to break the law.

https://www.osbar.org/bulletin/issues/2021/2021December/index.html?page=62

08/14/2026

Why take a chance on being ambushed in court? Make sure your transcript is produced by a Certified Shorthand Reporter.

07/08/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

06/19/2026

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Court reporters outmatch the technology in skill, but their profession faces another crisis: a shortage of workers.

05/22/2026

Wishing you a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. In honor of all the veterans as well as active service members, thank you for all you do.

05/14/2026

"The transcript I produce will outlive the trial itself, serving as the official record for any future review. It must withstand scrutiny not only for what it says, but for how it was created. That responsibility is not incidental to the role of a court reporter; it is central to it."

The chain I sit inside: What one trial reminded me about the record we make May 11, 2026 By Cassandra Caldarella By any measure, it was an ordinary trial day in Department 15 of the Los Angeles, Calif., Superior Court. I took my seat, set up my machine, and prepared to do what I have done thousands....

04/08/2026

We are seeing "posers" showing up and representing themselves as court reporters. Why risk your record? Be sure your court reporter is a REAL court reporter!

Cautions about dangers of relying on unsupervised recording devices, remote third-party transcribers, and automated systems operating outside of state...