Entries by Katie Dodd

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PohlmanUSA Supports the Next Generation of Court Reporters

PohlmanUSA, which is regionally and nationally recognized for court reporting and litigation services, has announced their continued support to the court reporting profession by making a donation to Project Steno. With thousands of unfilled court reporting positions across the country, Pohlman understands that supporting the next generation of court reporters means supporting the legal industry […]

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PohlmanUSA Expands eFiling Solutions into Cook County, Illinois to Meet Increased Demand for Remote Services

PohlmanUSA, which is regionally and nationally known for court reporting and litigation services, has announced the expanded offering of its MyDocFileServe™ (MDFS) eFiling system into Cook County, Illinois for asbestos cases. The system is already a heavily relied upon tool for the asbestos docket in Madison and St. Clair Counties of Illinois. MDFS is designed […]

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What is a Frye Hearing?

A Frye hearing was recently held in the Circuit Court of Cook County.  This hearing was regarding scientific evidence related to genetic testing for BAP-1 of a plaintiff with mesothelioma arising from potential asbestos exposure. Most states follow either the Daubert or Frye Standard regarding admissibility, and in a few states, the court follows a […]

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Easy Ways to Celebrate your Teammates While Working Remotely

Since March of last year, we have learned to navigate our lives in a very different, remote world.  Amidst juggling technology challenges, workloads, teaching our little ones, and figuring out how to get our groceries delivered — maintaining connection with our co-workers can provide much needed balance and motivation. Here are some tips and tricks to connecting with and celebrating team members during this ever-evolving time in […]

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Increased Demand to Take Depositions Remotely, Leads to Expanded Service Lines

As attorneys and courts trend toward proceedings and discovery being taken by telephonic or other methods such as Multi-platform Video Conferencing (MpVC), the demand for services has sharply increased. And, whether your firm is seasoned in the use of remote video technology or this is new territory – there are several factors to consider. Of […]

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Top 10 Etiquette Tips for a Successful Remote Deposition

Know the jurisdiction’s current rules and, if necessary stipulate on record to waive the requirement for in-person oath taking. Provide the agency/court reporter with the electronic exhibits ahead of time. Organize your files and documents ahead of time, so you are not flipping through papers (loudly) at deposition time. For video feeds — dress professionally, maintain a clutter-free […]

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PohlmanUSA Hosts Court Reporter Workshop on Unprecedented Worker Relief Programs

Friday, April 10th, PohlmanUSA hosted training via Multi-platform Video Conferencing to educate their core court reporters on the CARES Act, Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), – and unemployment benefits that may be available to independent contractors. Presenting, was Dwayne Houghton, CPA, Shareholder of Biggs, Hausserman, Thompson & Dickinson, P.C. – whose expertise guided the Court Reporters through […]