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Overview This civil bench trial began in person - four days of the trial were completed prior to the pandemic, and then the trial was stayed due to COVID-19. In May of 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court enacted a few new rules to enable remote court appearance: “New Illinois Supreme...

Request electronic processing only Did you know you can pause hard copies of records? With firms working remotely and no one present to accept records, you can switch to electronic records only and request paper copies on an as needed basis. Order records as soon as possible It is critical...

Due to the current crisis, many of our clients are now conducting and attending remote depositions and other legal proceedings remotely. For the past 10 years, Lexitas has supported thousands of remote video depositions and gathered many valuable tips for a successful remote experience: Practice It’s advisable to do a...

 In this post, he shares what makes Lexitas’ data security, privacy, and availability so good. Vice President of IT and Acting CSO, Joseph Gusmeri, oversees a comprehensive security effort at Lexitas. As one of the fastest-growing litigation support companies in the U.S., Lexitas has been working for years laying a foundation...

According to Forbes Magazine, the legal industry will be dramatically impacted by mobile technology, which will enable attorneys to litigate remotely. Indeed, technology is impacting all aspects of the legal profession, both reducing costs and improving the delivery of services. Similarly, at the Corporate Legal Operations Institute (CLOC) Summit in...

Depositions are one of the most critical elements of the legal process. The deposition is the primary way to get sworn testimony from witnesses. Considering that most cases settle, the deposition often is the only time that witnesses ever testify under oath. Without a doubt, depositions are key events in...

In Part 1, we reviewed the technical aspects of why attorneys should use a legal photography service instead of relying on a camera phone. In this continuation, we will focus on how a photographer’s knowledge and attention to detail provides the best solution for cases that involve documentation. Evidence Detail...

With deadlines to meet and a desire to minimize costs, attorneys may be tempted to do their own legal photography.  Why use a legal photography service when you have the conveniences of a camera phone? Taking that photo with your iPhone can lead to increased costs while professional photos yield...

What is a Video Deposition? As technology advances, the legal industry must harness these technologies to empower their cases and captivate their juries. In this media driven era, video depositions are a powerful tool that litigators can use to hold a jury's attention. It provides the jury with more impactful...

With 35 years in the court reporting industry, I’m a huge proponent of fitness for court reporters and office staff. I’ve personally seen the benefits in my own life, after joining a Boot Camp class 11 years ago. I make it a priority to attend my Boot Camp class three...