Tech Sessions Hit the Bullseye

We would like to say Thank You to everyone who came out to our Tech Session last week.   We focused on Cloud Computing as well as Transcript Annotation using iAnnotate on the iPad.

We enjoyed seeing everyone and look forward to seeing you again next month…

Remember,  we will be hosting Tech Sessions every month, first Wednesdays at 5:30.    Refreshments are on the house …  You can sign up right on our website!

Feedback from our recent Tech Session:

“I am already planning to attend the next one.  I am a little behind the curve on technology so I am really just looking for general introductions like your last session.”

“The session was very informative and I believe we will try and send some of our other attorneys to future sesssions.”

Kristin Anderson was recently selected as Vice-Chair of NCSA.  The National Committee of State Associations is a subcommittee of the National Court Reporters Association.  In this position Kristin will be a proactive voice for issues surrounding the court reporting profession at the state and national levels.

In addition to her duties as a court reporter and vice-chair for NCSA, Kristin also enjoys hunter/jumper competitions with her Thoroughbred as well as riding her Harley-Davidson Road King.

Santa visited our reporters Saturday at Metropolitan’s holiday party.

It’s been a pleasure working with you this year!

All our best,

Carol, Janene & the Metropolitan team

Tina Bennett of Metropolitan and Mary-Ann Gaston of Foulston Siefkin enjoyed some fall treats

Metropolitan Court Reporters was a proud sponsor of Heartland Paralegal Association’s Fall Seminar November 11th at Johnson County Community College.  What a great group of paralegals!

When certain documents are created, edited or saved, hidden information (document metadata) is automatically added that can easily be uncovered by those unauthorized to view such privileged information.

Scott Smull, CEO of Workshare, explains which documents are at risk.

Read the entire article by clicking here…

A festive atmosphere and lots of great paralegals made the annual KCPA membership meeting a great night out!

Mitch Ritter and Kelli Stringfield at Golf Tournament

Mitch Ritter was the proud winner. The caveat to this contest? You had to hit a marshmallow instead of a golf ball. S’mores anyone?

Confused about which MPEG file to ask for at your video depositions? Jeremy at Metropolitan Court Reporters has your answer. Click below to watch his legal video how-to…

MPEG-1 Files

• Highly compressed, smaller size, more manageable
• Computer playback
• Used for sync-to-text, video-to-text

MPEG-2 Files

• Higher quality, larger size
• DVD or computer playback
• Ideal for editing, especially when a case goes to trial

MPEG-4 or H264 Files

• Used primarily for iPad, iPhone or other Mac products

“I have been using the court reporting services of Metropolitan Court Reporters since they first opened in 1988. Since then, I can never recall being disappointed. Their reporters are uniformly prompt to their appearances, their transcripts are always accurate, and their costs have been consistently reasonable and competitive…” - Brad Russell

“… I appreciate the fact that I can always rely on their professionalism during the deposition process. Increasingly, I have begun to videotape depositions, and Metropolitan has been a great partner in providing not only excellent videographic services during the deposition but also accurate editing for use at trial. When video conferencing became a more realistic option for deposing out-of-town witnesses, Metropolitan was one of the first to provide the technical assistance necessary. If you are looking to work with a company committed to customer service and quality, you do not need to look further than Metropolitan.”  - Brad Russell