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Don’t Miss Out! There is Still Time to Register for our Complimentary CPD Webinar

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On March 28, we will host a one-hour complimentary webinar with two of Case Center’s leading consultants here in Canada who will share an exclusive look at how Case Center can integrate content and technology and support you in effectively managing digital cases.  Specifically, we will:

  • Discover Case Center
  • Review Industry Use Cases
  • Explore Features & Benefits
  • Discuss Key Considerations

The Honourable Kristine Eidsvik, KC, will also share her view from the bench, and we will run a mock virtual hearing to showcase the many presentation tools of the Case Center platform.

Join us as we take a deep dive into Case Center and discover the tools it offers to organize, share, review, and present documentary and multimedia materials from a single cloud-based repository.  Experience the ease with which Case Center directs everyone to the right document and learn how to get the most out of your cross-examination with its key features and benefits. 

Register Here!
AI & Legal Tech

Webinar: Balancing Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Best Practices, and Ethics in Legal Proceedings

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On Wednesday, March 13, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, we are hosting a webinar to explore how to balance artificial intelligence innovations, best practices, and ethics in legal proceedings. More information here:

Veritext Legal Solutions Brings New “AI and The Record” Webinar to Industry

It’s Time To Shine! Court Reporting & Captioning Week 2024.

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February 3rd to the 10th marks the 12th annual Court Reporting and Captioning Week where people, companies, and organizations come together to showcase the skills and talents of the steno world. Veritext is again proud to do our part to support and shine a light on our amazing reporters.

We have always enjoyed showcasing amazing talents like the Wilde sisters, or Mikayla on our blog. We have also continued our pledge to support educational opportunities with schools like NAIT to distribute scholarships to 30 steno and transcription students over the next five years. Specifics of some of the awards include:

  • Veritext Legal Solutions Canada Court Transcription Scholarship
    • Available to two students each year enrolled in the Court Transcription program. These scholarships are awarded based on excellent academic achievement in the program.
  • Veritext Legal Solutions Canada Captioning and Court Reporting Scholarship 
    • Available to two students each year enrolled in the Captioning and Court Reporting program. These scholarships are awarded based on excellent academic achievement in the program.
  • Veritext Legal Solutions Canada Entrance Bursary 
    • Available to two students each year entering the Court Transcription or Captioning and Court Reporting program. These scholarships are awarded on the demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement to enter the program.

Visit Veritext.com to learn more about the resources and opportunities available. And don’t forget to post throughout the week on social media using #CRCW24 #VeritextCares for a chance to win a raffle prize!

Veritext Legal Solutions Supports the 12th Annual Court Reporting and Captioning Week

Welcome Atchison & Denman!

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We are excited to announce Atchison & Denman is now part of Veritext.

For more than 38 years, Atchison & Denman has provided Toronto and beyond with exceptional service and quality in court reporting.

Under the Veritext umbrella, Atchison & Denman clients will now be able to benefit from Veritext’s technologies (including paperless exhibit access and sharing, instant scheduling features, and unsurpassed expertise in remote proceedings), as well as unmatched-in-the-industry PIPEDA, PIPA, and CSAE 3416-compliant data security coverage.

Veritext’s vast coverage nationwide also means that clients have access to our brick-and-mortar locations throughout North America equipped with state-of-the-art deposition suites.

Our shared commitment to quality reporting and uncompromising service makes Atchison & Denman a perfect fit with Veritext and we are thrilled to welcome the team to the Veritext family!

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A New Canadian Webinar: Treatment of Indigenous Language in Legal Transcripts

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Join Nigel Baker-Grenier, J.D. of White Raven Law, and Mike Parkhill O. Ont. Founder of SayITFirst. Together we will explore the relationship between counsel, Indigenous witnesses and the court reporter

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All New Canadian Webinar: E-trials Simplified

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Take a tour of the current E-TRIAL trends and technology with some of Canada’s leading experts!

On May 18, we are excited to present an in-depth look at the benefits of e-trials in this complimentary one-hour webinar. Christy Pratt, Vice President of Veritext Canada along with special guests Rose Singh, CEO of Triage Data Solutions, and Ryan Snushall, Account Executive for Case Center will explore advancing technologies and discuss best practices for managing, presenting, and marking documents, while sharing practical easy-to-use tips for conducting a successful e-trial in Canada.

We hope to see you there!

See the link below for more information and to register for this in-demand webinar.

Education – Continuing Professional Development
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Walking the talk: Community over Competition

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Student Legal Assistance (SLA) is a registered charitable organization that is staffed primarily by law students at the University of Calgary. Under the guidance of an Executive Director and a team of advising lawyers, student caseworkers provide access to justice for low-income Albertans.

Every year, over 100 law students volunteer their time providing civil, criminal, and family law help to individuals across Alberta who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. SLA’s work improves the functioning of the Courts by providing clients with representation and ensuring they have the legal information necessary to make sound decisions inside and outside of the courtroom.

Each year in July, SLA hosts a charity golf tournament at Sirocco Golf Club. Funds raised through the tournament support their ongoing operations and expenses. We were very happy to sign up to be a sponsor for this year’s tournament, but that’s not where our participation ended.

One area of legal assistance the organization provides help with is their residential tenancy dispute resolution. 

Their residential tenancy dispute resolution service offers landlords and tenants an alternative to arguing their dispute in court. Using an RTDRS can allow a person to resolve their tenancy issue faster and more affordably than if filing an application at Provincial Court. 

The matter is then heard before a Tenancy Dispute Officer who is authorized to make binding decisions on claims up to $50,000. This decision of the Tenancy Dispute Officer is binding on all parties. 

The SLA had taken on a case of a First Nations woman who – after 20 years of peaceful residency – was facing an eviction notice. The appeal could not be made without a transcript. In Alberta, many court transcription services have been subsumed by the province, whereas RTDRS hearings have not. In this case, the SLA’s client could not afford the usual transcription fees, so the transcription team at Veritext was happy to step up and transcribe the one hour of audio files the students had recorded for their client – at no charge – as our way of supporting access to justice for all.

We were thrilled to hear that just in time for Truth and Reconciliation Day, the appeal was granted for their client and the woman and her family are now allowed to stay in their home.

Christy Pratt, RCR, RPR, CLR and Regional Vice President, Canada has long had an interest in aboriginal litigation. special interest in Aboriginal rights and title cases and Charter challenge cases.

She has reported several landmark trials (including Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia and Conseil-scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique v. British Columbia (Education)), and she is currently reporting the Cambie Surgeries Corp. v. British Columbia (Medical Services Commission) trial before the Honourable Mr. Justice Steeves.

This special interest in Aboriginal rights was why we stepped up to support the SLA with their transcription needs.  Access to justice for all people, no matter where they live, who they are, or what their circumstances are, lies at the heart of our view of the future of legal technology and the ability to provide legal services to all people no matter where they live.

Watch Your Inbox!

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Christy Pratt, Regional Vice President, Veritext Canada

The last year and a half have brought enormous changes for our team.   Our new partnership with Veritext Legal Solutions (Canada) has given us the opportunity to meet the regional teams in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, who were already part of the Veritext Canada organization.  As we undertake our national integration, my vision for what the future of court reporting in Canada will look like is starting to take shape. 

Moving forward, clients will be able to access our services and solutions from anywhere in the country and around the globe, and they will continue to enjoy working with the same local teams of talented professionals they know and trust.  The national scale of our resources supports the regional experience and provides our Canadian client base with seamless access to best-in-class reporting and transcription services and to unparalleled virtual and technical solutions. 

Litigation technology is heavily focused on innovating practical, easy-to-use tools that allow lawyers to prepare for and present their cases as efficiently and effectively as possible, and the court reporting industry is rapidly evolving to complement this objective. 

By partnering with Veritext we now have access to leading IT experts who are continually developing products and services that are specifically designed for lawyers.  This collaborative effort perfectly positions us to lead the effort in sustaining our industry and in shaping its trajectory, which is an incredibly inspiring and satisfying experience. 

Keep an eye on your inbox over the coming weeks for information and updates about new ways to access Veritext Canada online tools, transcripts and other exciting services and solutions. 

But don’t forget – it’s still us, the same local teams who have always supported you and your unique litigation needs.

Welcome back, Toronto

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It’s been a long road to get here, but on Tuesday, August 2nd, we are officially re-opening our Toronto office for in-person proceedings.

Same great team (and a fantastic candy bar) that you know and love!

Things may have changed slightly, but you’ll see many of the same faces from Neesons you have missed over the past two and a half years ready to help. While we will continue to offer remote and hybrid services, we couldn’t be more excited to see some of you again in real life.

All of our offices across Canada adhere to the best practices set out by provincial and federal health authorities. We are committed to ensuring our staff and clients always feel safe and fully supported. 

Book now! 

For more information, please contact us or call 416-413-7755

Upcoming Webinars for Court Reporters

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Here in Canada and across the United States, Veritext has always supported the continued growth and education of our court reporters. One way we do this is through NCRA CEU accredited webinars.

One such webinar that may be of interest to you is this one (link in image):

You can learn more about our other educational opportunities at our partner portal.

Please refer to your NCRA or association membership cycle before attending our webinars for CEU credit.