Court case has been referred to ARMI. Been trying to define ARMI with no luck.

MT & court reporting are WORLDS apart [2007-05-23]
Having studied both court reporting and medical transcription, I can tell you that they are worlds apart. Court reporters learn 'machine shorthand' and by using this and their steno machine, they can 'type' 200+ wpm. They type in syllables and entire phrases or sentences, not by single characters as we do in MT. Actually, people who edit for MT and court reporting actually have more closely related jobs. Check out www.scopists.com Some court reporters type in Real-Time, and the people who scope for them just basically clean up their work, fix missed strokes, etc. There are also people who 'translate'/type the machine shorthand, which is much more detailed and takes a lot more studying/schooling. Another site to check out is StenEd for resources and reference materials. You could, of course, always apply to be a legal secretary and type in a law office. :D HTH!

could it be ARMY as instead of going to civilian court person is charged under military [2007-01-17]
Just a though, I used to be on the police dept, we would have them transfered to military court at time, harsher punishments

Court case has been referred to ARMI. Been trying to define ARMI with no luck. [2006-10-14]
Anyone????

no pay [2008-09-30]
Depending on the state you live in, small claims would be a good option and affordable. If you win the court case, there are steps you can take to get paid. Plus, you would be able to recover your costs for taking them to court. Also, try looking them up with the BBB and state authorities to file complaints.

Look in the archives [2008-09-29]
I have not personally had this problem, but many others have, and there is information about how to go about contacting someone to get some help. There is also small claims court, which here in NC is only $35.00 to process. Please look in the archives and best of luck to you. I'm so sorry you've been taken like this.

Scoping: Legitimate and Lucrative [2008-06-06]
Hello, All. Someone sent me this link, and I wanted to give you some information -- straight from the horse so to speak -- to assure you that this is definitely *not* a scam, and *is* very real. I have been involved in the scoping field for 25+ years, and have been a scoping training consultant for a little more than 20 of those years. Scoping is a marvelous at-home career, and I say that as someone who started out as an MT, and then began applying my medical skills in the areas of medical malpractice and environmental impact litigation, right from home and working in the court reporting field. Scoping is still something of an underground occupation in that many people never heard of it. But court reporters *have* heard of it, and they're the ones you'll be working for. We started hearing, when I first started in this field 25 years ago, that computers would take over and we humans would be out of a job. Now I ask you: Have you ever met a computer program that can think like a person? I The human element is still very much needed in this field, and people earn from $15 to $30 an hour editing for court reporters. I offer a free video webcast to people exploring scoping, to let you see what scoping is all about (including a demonstration of the specialized software we use in this field), and how my rapid e-learning course for scoping works. It's all done in PowerPoint/Flash modules, with backup written materials in .pdf files. Feel free to e-mail me and request a link for the informative scoping webcast: judybarrett@scopingcareers.com Judy Barrett, Scoping Training ConsultantAuthor of forthcoming e-book Scoping for Success

I don't think so [2008-05-28]
I know someone who worked for court reporters as a scopist transcribing the notes taken by them in court BEFORE it became computerized. Once it became computerized, it seems the court reporters would just run their notes through a machine and would edit it themselves. She lost her job and the only way she could continue in the business was to become a court reporter herself. Sure, a school can teach you how to do it, but there is no guarantee you will ever find a job doing it. If you are interested, you need to search messageboards relating to court reporting, job boards, etc., to see if there are actually jobs out there or if court reporters no longer hire scopists due to computerization.

I don't think so [2008-05-28]
I know someone who worked for court reporters as a scopist transcribing the notes taken by them in court BEFORE it became computerized. Once it became computerized, it seems the court reporters would just run their notes through a machine and would edit it themselves. She lost her job and the only way she could continue in the business was to become a court reporter herself. Sure, a school can teach you how to do it, but there is no guarantee you will ever find a job doing it. If you are interested, you need to search messageboards relating to court reporting, job boards, etc., to see if there are actually jobs out there or if court reporters no longer hire scopists due to computerization.

other probs [2008-02-25]
Other problems with using a cell phone include who is around you. I'm sure we've all heard the story of the divorce attorney who was discussing the case in a bathroom stall and the opposing attorney was sitting in the next stall. Cell phones are bad if people are around. Also in states where cell phone use is prohibited in moving vehicles, doctors can break the law by doing so. I had one in California where the law is hands-free only I believe. Genius had Tom-Tom giving directions in the background while dictating!

Twas the night before Christmas - legally speaking [2007-12-12]
This was given to me by one of my law professors. Thought it was cute - Twas The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking Whereas, on or about the period between sunset and sunrise, especially the hours of darkness, prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter referred to as the House) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including but not limited to, a small rodent of the family Mus musculus, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail. A variety of foot apparel, e.g., stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the chimney in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a/k/a/ St. Nicholas a/k/a/ Santa Claus (hereinafter referred to as Claus) would arrive at an unknown time thereafter. The minor residents, i.e., the children, of the aforementioned House were located in their individual and respective flat, rectangular frames containing a mattress resting on springs therein, and were engaged in nocturnal hallucinations, i.e., dreams, wherein vision of confectionery treats, including but not limited to, candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, did dance, cavort, and otherwise appear in said dreams. Whereupon the Party of the first Part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as I), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the Party of the second Part (hereinafter referred to as Mamma), and said Mamma had retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of headgear appropriate for the nocturnal condition, e.g., kerchief and cap.) Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e., the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause, and/or circumstance. The Party of the first Part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of said disturbance. At that time, the Party of the first Part did observe, with some degree of wonder, amazement, and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter referred to as the Vehicle) being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) hoofed ruminant mammals of the family Cervidae, characteristically having deciduous antlers (hereinafter referred to as reindeer). The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus. Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction, and guidance to the approximately eight (8) aforementioned reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen (hereinafter the Deer). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co-conspirator named Rudolph may have been involved.) The Party of the first Part witnessed aforementioned Claus, the Vehicle, and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to, and in the vicinity of, the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys, and other items of unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the aforementioned Vehicle arrived at the House, and said Claus entered said House by way of the chimney. Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items. He was smoking what appeared to be dried leaves from the plant of the genus Nicotiana a/k/a tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations. Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute gifts to said minor pursuant to the applicable provisions of the United States Tax Code.) Upon completion of such task, said Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose, and/or ascended up the chimney of the House to the roof where the aforementioned Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as lookouts. Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination. However, prior to the departure of said Vehicle, Deer, and Claus from said House, the Party of the first Part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Or words to that effect. --Anonymous

Fair compensation [2007-07-06]
Any good personal injury lawyer knows better than anyone what fair compensation for you loss would be. The figure will be based on the awards granted in similar malpractice cases in your area. It varies from state to state, sometimes even county to county. Do not second-guess your attorney. Let him or her decide what the case is worth.

Just a thought.... [2007-06-01]
Thiscertainly isa tragedy. The miscarriage alone is enough of a heartbreak, butwhat happened to your friendon top of that is just horrible. I can but if your friend isn A fair settlement might be the financialcost of going through this process.Just a thought....hope this helps some.

MT & court reporting are WORLDS apart [2007-05-23]
Having studied both court reporting and medical transcription, I can tell you that they are worlds apart. Court reporters learn 'machine shorthand' and by using this and their steno machine, they can 'type' 200+ wpm. They type in syllables and entire phrases or sentences, not by single characters as we do in MT. Actually, people who edit for MT and court reporting actually have more closely related jobs. Check out www.scopists.com Some court reporters type in Real-Time, and the people who scope for them just basically clean up their work, fix missed strokes, etc. There are also people who 'translate'/type the machine shorthand, which is much more detailed and takes a lot more studying/schooling. Another site to check out is StenEd for resources and reference materials. You could, of course, always apply to be a legal secretary and type in a law office. :D HTH!

Legal Transcription Training [2007-05-18]
Can anyone recommend a reputable school for legal transcription training. I already have an assoc. degree in paralegal studies but haven Thanks.

Legal transciption [2007-04-18]
Yeah, I've been wondering as well. How far apart are medical and legal transcription and court reporting/transcription? If you can do one, do the rest fall in place with a little training?

could it be ARMY as instead of going to civilian court person is charged under military [2007-01-17]
Just a though, I used to be on the police dept, we would have them transfered to military court at time, harsher punishments

Legal transcription [2006-12-24]
I am a medical Transcriptionist and have done legal work. I am transcribing something now that will be admitted to court. I sure hope Ialter my transcription. Happy holidays and thanks for your input. A little nervous about this one as I'm doing it on a trust basis.

transcribing ver batim "F" word sm [2006-12-16]
Transcribing a legal document from dictated material. The dictator is using the F word bomb, not that often, but it is a part of his complaint about language used on him. Iexpletive used. If it's verbatim, I think I owe it to the client to get his word across. What do you think? I am going to ask the same question on the other board, although it will apply to general medical transcription. I have been told in this case I may use quotation marks. Anyone else been in this dilemma?

Legal recording help sm [2006-12-12]
I posted on main board and thought you may help as well. Client needs to rerecord some micro tapes for a court case. I don't know where to look as everything today is digital. Anything you legal people can help us with. Important - nice client - would love to help him. E-mail or post. Thanks!!!

I obtained my AAS in Legal Transcription, but [2006-09-07]
As I only found jobs that were offering little pay and no benefits, so I never worked in this field. I ended up going back for medical transcription and have been doing that for the past 9 years. I am now going back for my RN degree. Anyways, I went to my local community college for two years if you are looking for a place to find education in this field. Good luck to you.

Legal transcriptionist, too [2006-07-16]
I, too, am a legal Transcriptionist and started out in a very similar way. Worked for a law firm for a while and transcribed briefs and correspondence for the attorneys. Once my daughter was born I wanted to find something that I could do at home and started my transcription business. And I agree, it has been a long journey and I'm still trying to build up my client base 10 years later in order to make enough so that our family is not so dependant on my husband's income. My clients are varied and include insurance companies, state agencies, translators, authors, court reporters, attorneys, etc. The problem is that the work is not consistent so I must always be on the lookout for new opportunities. Anyone with any marketing ideas I would love to hear what is working for you. I have long yearned for a legal transcription message board and even toyed with the idea of creating one myself if I had enough techno savvy because the medical field is flooded with message boards but the legal field really has nowhere to go to discuss issues that are unique to our chosen field of work. So THANK YOU for including this board on your website for us!

Medicolegal work would be a subspecialty of medical transcription. [2006-07-08]
VERY interesting, and lucrative to boot.Knowledge of this came in handy while I was a juror on a medical malpractice case.

legal tx [2006-07-07]
well since my journey was a long one, I couldn't really advise you re today's opportunities, i.e., schools, etc. I started out as a legal secretary. I work for myself, not for any company. As I said before, I mostly self contract to court reporters and/or other people who have clients (general or otherwise) that have transcription needs.

what do you do? [2006-07-06]
I work mostly for court reporters transcribing depositions and maybe some hearings here and there. I started out as a legal secretary many moons ago. What do the rest of you do?