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Mike posted his CAT software stats and shares the technological side of what our software can do to support human practitioners. A human always at the helm!

Throughout my career as an Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, I've learned that editing a compelling video, whether for legal advocacy, news, or entertainment, is an art honed through discipline and insight. Here's a quick guide to storytelling success: 1. Organization is Key: Before diving in, organize your footage. Log everything, including natural sound, to ensure you have all the elements needed to weave your narrative.    2. Script Before Cutting: Use your logged footage to compose a script. Secure alignment from all stakeholders on the direction and message of the story before making any cuts. 3. View with Fresh Eyes: Edit by constantly thinking of yourself as viewing the story for the first time. Be critical and unattached. Remember, no shot is too precious if it doesn’t serve the narrative. 4. Prioritize the Story: A good story requires emotional investment, clarity, and satisfying payoffs. Be merciless in cutting anything that doesn’t contribute to these elements and stakeholder requirements. 5. Provide Clarity and Connection: Avoid confusing flashbacks. Instead, build your story's setup early and ensure it's clear. Offer your audience the information and emotional connection needed to be fully engaged and driven through the narrative. At Clear Eyed Media, we embody these principles in every project, crafting legal narratives that not only inform and engage but also drive towards favorable outcomes. Let's connect and discuss how we can bring the power of storytelling to your legal strategy. #Storytelling #LegalMedia #ClearEyedMedia #lawyers  #attorney  #legalservices  #personalinjury  #litigation #triallawyer #lawfirm #employmentlaw

Según el autor, anticiparnos al “momentum” que en este momento existe sobre los psicodélicos como tratamiento psiquiátrico, puede ser contraproducente frente a lo que la evidencia cientifica necesita demostrar al respecto: sirven o no sirven, y en qué casos sirven. “My reading of the recently completed psychedelics clinical trials is that there is a lot of hope, which is good, and there is also a lot of hype, which is not good. The fact is that we are seeing a rapidly building momentum. Consider this: On the one hand, this momentum, when carefully managed, could speed up the rate of discovery. On the other hand, strong momentum could be destabilizing to the point of swiftly running into the ground a fragile and far from established body of knowledge. What can we do? In future editorials, we will focus on potential solutions: ways to ensure that we maintain the momentum while avoiding the temptations and danger of a high-speed chase. ■”

Have you ever had an investigator follow you? If so, I may have edited your surveillance. 🕵♂️ One of my more exciting editing jobs was for an investigative firm in Florida.  Clients (major corporations) hired our investigators to follow employees injured on the job to confirm that they could not work (and keep collecting workers’ comp). Our editing team transformed the investigator's (usually terrible) notes into a professional report for the client, with detailed descriptions of any video the investigator took. Here's an example: The claimant was observed standing on the sidewalk jumping up and down in a fluid motion. (I know it’s not exciting, but such an entry – and video! – would be important if the person claimed they could not walk due to a back injury. Also, you wouldn't believe the things people do on their balconies 😲) Investigative firms like this are more common than you think, but one of the things that set us apart was our edited reports. The reports weren't just an added unexpected touch; they made things easy for the clients and their legal teams. This is a small example of how #editing can make a huge difference – even in an industry where you wouldn't expect it. #editor #editingservices

✍ Writing a Strong SR&ED Technical Narrative When applying for the SR&ED program, focus on eligibility requirements and thorough documentation. The work should involve systematic investigation or experimentation for technological advancement. Track all related expenditures. Inadequate documentation can lead to claim rejection. Prioritize proper records and strategic claim approaches. 🌟 #SRED #Narrative #Innovation #ScientificREsearch #ExperimentalDevelopment

I've decided I want to share more on LinkedIn, and I realized there are many of you I have either fallen out of touch with or haven't yet met, so I figured I should say hello! So, hi there, I'm Jesse. Some of you might know me from my days as a music journalist, freelancing for Alternative Press, Miami New Times, Myspace and more, or as an editor at the dearly departed punk/indie blog PropertyOfZack. You might know me as a classmate at Brandeis University or William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas. You might just know me as a friend. (Or you might be my dad, I know you're reading this Pops 😉.) But for many of you, you know me from our shared time in the electronic discovery trenches. In my 17 years in this industry, I've seen and done just about everything: Grinding out 100+ hour weeks doing document review? ✅ Running a 100-seat document review center -- project managing simultaneous reviews, authoring discovery protocols and QCing contract attorney work product while also being the guy who crawls under the tables to hook up computers and monitors? ✅ Co-Directing a department of 30 eDiscovery Project Managers, rolling out new innovations and product offerings while figuring out how best to support them at Cimplifi? ✅ Working hand-in-hand with sales and delivery teams to bring best-in-class services to key clients at Complete Discovery Source? ✅ Two months ago, I began my most recent adventure, as Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support at Berger Singerman, Florida's business law firm. I'm looking forward to furthering our mission to provide the highest quality service to our clients by ensuring our stellar attorneys and staff have the tools and the support they need. I'm looking forward to reinvolving myself in the Florida, and international, legal and litigation support communities. And I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you a little better! So if we haven't met, or if it's been too long, there's never been a better time to introduce yourself than right now. Let's do great things together! #ediscovery #legaltech #law

If you’re considering filing a lawsuit against a business or organization, go to their website and screen capture anything relevant to the case. As an investigative reporter, this was part of my checklist for most stories. I’d grab images of FAQ pages, policy descriptions, bios, about us pages; you name it before I started poking around, filing public records requests, and asking questions. Often, after I’d launch an investigation, the website would magically change. But I had the receipts. If you didn’t do this, use the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, which captures past versions of many web pages. And if you’re an attorney building a case, remember that having these digital “receipts” can make all the difference when crafting a compelling narrative. At Clear Eyed Media, we specialize in turning evidence into powerful visual stories for settlement documentaries, demand videos, and more. Reach out to see how we can help strengthen your case and connect with your audience more deeply. #lawyer #lawfirm #personalinjury

Did you know to graduate court reporting school, you must be able to accurately write (type) on your steno machine at 225 words per minute? To obtain your Registered Professional Reporter certificate from the National Court Reporters Association, you have to pass three five-minute Skills Tests (SKT), which evaluate your skills level in three areas: - Literary at 180 wpm - Jury Charge at 200 wpm - Testimony/Q&A at 225 wpm After dictation, you will have 75 minutes to transcribe and submit your final transcript without the aid of an audio recording. You must have 95 percent accuracy on each leg to pass. In addition to the skills test, you must take a Written Knowledge Test, or WKT, which is a 120- question, multiple-choice test that focuses on three areas that come from the RPR Job Analysis: - Technology and Innovation (43%)  - Industry Practices (34%)  - NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics (23%) You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better.

Top 5 reasons to consider a career as a court reporter. 1. Requires No College Degree. Court reporting school, community college, or technical school – all costs a fraction of the average 4-year degree. Online classes are also an option. 2. Recession-Proof. As long as there is a legal system, court reporting will be in demand. 3. Flexible Work Schedule. Court reporters are often Independent Contractors so they choose when and how often they work. Because they choose their assignments, they may also choose in-person or remote jobs, allowing them to work from home. 4. Outstanding Salary Potential. Earning $100,000+ is common for those who work on big cases or full time. 5. Rewarding Work. Meaningfulness at work is a top job characteristic that leads to high motivation and high job satisfaction. As the person responsible for preserving the record, court reporting is very fulfilling. And, of course, you get a front-row seat to the most scandalous cases in our court systems. . . . . 🏷 #courtreportercareer #nocollegedegree #affordableeducation #onlinelearning #recessionproofcareer #indemandprofession #flexibleworkschedule #independentcontractor #workfromhomeopportunity #highsalarypotential #careeradvancement #jobsatisfaction #meaningfulwork #recordpreservation #frontrowseat #legalprofession #legalindustry #scandalouscases #courtreporter #courtreporting #courtreporterslife #stenographer #stenography #stenomachine #courtroom #legalsupport #igreels #algorithm #ideporeporters #idepohawaii

We’re proud of our team’s dedication to staying at the forefront of legal tech. This week some of our employees were able to attend an insightful webinar hosted by Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters - diving into the power of AI in drafting commercial contracts. We’re excited to see how AI can enhance our legal drafting process. 🚀🌟 Kudos to you Sara Hostelley #LegalTech #Innovation #AI #AIinLaw #CommercialContracts #LegalIndustry #LegalEducation