Given the correct apps (see downloads), all of our programs do work on iPads, including PDF transcripts, streaming Web depositions, realtime transcript feeds, Online Client Center, and VideoSYNC/LYNC.

Absolutely! LNS is a member of Table 8 Litigation Solutions, an exclusive network of independently owned court reporting firms across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Videography, conference rooms, translators, process servers–just let us know what you need, and we will make all the bookings for you.

All of them! You can export synchronized video depositions with linked exhibits to all major programs, such as TrialDirector, LiveNote®, Summation®, and more. In addition, the video clips you can make directly from the free viewing software are exportable to PowerPoint.

Because every deposition has different requirements, asking about the cost of court reporting is a lot like asking about the cost of a bag of groceries: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer! Our rates are competitive, and we produce our transcripts at NCRA’s recommended 56-58 characters per line, which translates to value to you.

Our typical turnaround is seven to ten business days, although our reporters often complete the transcripts before that. If you need your transcript sooner than that, our reporters are happy to expedite on request. Electronic transcripts with scanned, searchable linked exhibits are sent as soon as the transcript has been completed.

Yes. Pursuant to ORCP 39C(7), depositions may be taken remotely.

  C(7) Deposition by telephone. Parties may agree by stipulation or the court may order that testimony at a deposition be taken by telephone. If testimony at a deposition is taken by telephone pursuant to court order, the order shall designate the conditions of taking testimony, the manner of recording the deposition, and may include other provisions to assure that the recorded testimony will be accurate and trustworthy. If testimony at a deposition is taken by telephone other than pursuant to court order or stipulation made a part of the record, then objections as to the taking of testimony by telephone, the manner of giving the oath or affirmation, and the manner of recording the deposition are waived unless seasonable objection thereto is made at the taking of the deposition. The oath or affirmation may be administered to the deponent, either in the presence of the person administering the oath or over the telephone, at the election of the party taking the deposition.

Yes. FRCP 30(b)(4) states the parties may stipulate, or the court may on motion order, that a deposition be taken by telephone or remote means. Pursuant to Rule 28(a)(1)(A) and (B), the oath is administered in the place of examination or by a person authorized to administer oaths where the action is pending.

Yes.   See the sample language below. You may even want to include the videoconference connection info as an exhibit to the Notice:

To you and each of you, please take notice that plaintiff, by and through her attorney, Jane Doe, will take the deposition of John Smith, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020, via videoconferencing. Said deposition will be by stenographic means before a person qualified to administer oaths, [and by a videographer,] and will continue until completed or adjourned.

No. ORCP 38 and 39 provide that Oregon Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSRs) can administer an oath taken in Oregon. A deposition is considered to be taken in Oregon if either the deponent or the person administering the oath is located in this state.

Yes. Pursuant to ORCP 39C(7), parties may agree by stipulation or the court may order that testimony at a deposition be taken by telephone. If no stipulation is made or there is no court order, objections are waived unless seasonable objection thereto is made at the taking of the deposition. [NOTE: Unlike other states, the CSR is not mandatory in Oregon but is voluntary. Therefore, not all court reporters are CSRs.]

No. Pursuant to ORS 194.235, a Notary Public must be in the presence of the deponent.

Yes. Since the Stay Home order was issued by Oregon’s Governor Brown, LNS has set up/participated in several trials before reference judges. These judges are very familiar with this technology and keep cases moving forward during these unprecedented times.

Call us at 503-299-6200, email us at depos@LNScourtreporting.com, or schedule online via our website, www.LNScourtreporting.com, and indicate you would like videoconferencing.

We then will:

• email you a confirmation with a weblink and directions for connecting to the call
• request that you schedule a test call with our videoconference specialist to qualify your connection and equipment
• ask for email addresses of all participants so we may send them the connection info and schedule a test call with them too
• send everyone our LNS Mobile by Zoom – Best Practices flyer

We will walk through:

• connecting video via your device
• connecting audio via your device or by phone
• how to adjust your display
• how to mute your audio
• how to Share My Screen
• how to File Transfer via Chat
• strategies for tracking exhibits
• whether you would like a virtual Breakout Room and practice its use

No. Just assure us that you do not require a test call, and you’re good to go.

LNS Mobile uses the Zoom platform. This is the platform we recommend. We have tested several others and have found Zoom is now the most secure, stable, reliable, widely used, and has the most user-friendly features. We are also happy to attend videoconferences using other platforms that you prefer to use, such as WebEx, AdobeConnect, etc.

Yes. There are several tutorials and a free webinar you can watch today:

• Tutorials available here
• Webinar available here

Yes. Test your bandwidth at google.com and type in “speed test” in the search field, then click “run speed test.” Minimum bandwidth is 600kpbs (up/down); recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down).

Our on-staff videoconference specialist logs in at the beginning of each call to ensure all participants are connected and have no questions. He will monitor the call via our Zoom dashboard and can log in to answer questions or is available by phone throughout.

Yes. There are several options:

• If you have 3 or fewer exhibits, you may email your documents to LNS via encrypted email at depos@LNScourtreporting.com at least 3 days in advance of the deposition, and the court reporter can share the documents with the participants at the time they are introduced.
• You may ship paper copies to LNS at least 5 days in advance of the deposition, and we will scan/upload for sharing and give the paper copies to the court reporter.
• You may share documents from your device using the Share My Screen
• You may send a link to the document on your device in the Chat feature for participants to download the document.
• We are happy to practice these options with you during the test call.

Yes.

• Passwords are randomly generated and unique to your Zoom meeting; they have not been used before.
• All participants will be in Waiting Room until host/court reporter admits them.
• Once all participants are admitted, host/court reporter will “lock” the meeting.
• New 5.0 platform with systemwide account enablement to AES 256-bit GCM encryption.

Yes.

• Do not share the Meeting ID and Password with others.
• Do not take a photo of the videoconference screen and share in social media.

Yes. We can set up secure virtual breakout rooms for all. We can demonstrate this feature during your test call.