CLVS - NCRA's Legal Video Blog

Atlanta, GA - Production Examination Registration to Run July 20 - 31

Sara Wood — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Registration for the September 25-27 CLVS Production Examination in Atlanta, GA will run July 20-31. To register, candidates must complete a registration form and submit it to NCRA via US Mail or fax. The registration form is attached to this post, and...(read more)

New CLVSs! - June 2009

Sara Wood — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:31:00 GMT

The following persons earned their CLVS certification during the June 13-15 administration of the production exam: Melissa Ann Bardwell - Clinton, LA Barry A. Barge - Omaha, NE Joseph Bussino, Santa Ana, CA George Lawson Caldwell - Montgomery, AL Evan...(read more)

New Trial Presentation Certificate Program

Sara Wood — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:50:00 GMT

NCRA's Technology Evaluation Committee is proud to present a brand new certificate program for trial presentation software professionals. To be held back to back with this year's Annual Convention in National Harbor, MD (Washington DC area) August...(read more)

Proposed Amendment to NCRA Bylaws

Sara Wood — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:07:00 GMT

An amendment to the NCRA bylaws regarding CLVS will appear on this year’s ballot at the annual business meeting, which will be held August 6, 2009, at the Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. If passed, currently certified CLVSs would...(read more)

Registration Open for the Sept.CLVS Seminar & Forum in Atlanta

Sara Wood — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Seminar for Prospective CLVSs & Legal Video Forum Registration is now open for those interested in becoming Certified Legal Video Specialists (CLVS). This seminar and Legal Video Forum will take place September 25-27, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. More...(read more)

CLVS Reinstatement Policy - Effective in July

Sara Wood — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:42:00 GMT

In February 2009, The NCRA Board of Directors approved a new reinstatement policy for CLVSs. Finalzation regarding the reinstatement procedures have been established and published online. Lapsed CLVSs will be notified of this policy change via email and...(read more)

Newly Certified CLVSs - March 2009

Sara Wood — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:21:00 GMT

During the March 13-15, 2009 Production Examination administration in Denver, CO, the following videographers earned their Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) certification. Congratulations to all! Jacob Michael Brandon – Southwick, MA Brandon...(read more)

New Networking Opportunities for CLVS - LinkedIn & Facebook

Sara Wood — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:08:00 GMT

In an effort to connect the CLVS community, NCRA has created new networking opportunities on both LinkedIn and Facebook. LinkedIn LinkedIn is a professional networking site designed to help users keep professional contacts, look for jobs, and hire employees...(read more)

Continuing Education Opportunity for CLVS - Midyear 2009 - New Orleans, LA

Sara Wood — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:44:00 GMT

This year's Midyear convention is offering continuing education for CLVS as well as court reporters. Below is the description for the trial presentation track for Friday, April 17. Friday Session - April 17 Trial Presentation Technology — Insight...(read more)

Tips for a Video Deposition Witness

Sara Wood — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:28:00 GMT

The below article was published in the January 2009 JCR By Brian Clune, CLVS Often I am asked to give advice to attorneys about the witness in a videotaped deposition. It’s one thing to take a deposition and see the other side’s witness on...(read more)

Cleaning Up Shaky Home Video

Sara Wood — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:24:00 GMT

While not directly related to legal video, industry professionals may find the following article on new technology interesting. Video-enhancing software that was developed by the CIA will soon be available to consumers. For the complete article, please...(read more)

Alexander Gallo Holdings LLC Acquires Verdict Systems LLC

Sara Wood — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:21:00 GMT

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexander Gallo Holdings LLC, a provider of court reporting and litigation support services, announced on January 7, 2009 that it has completed an acquisition of Verdict Systems LLC of Tempe, Ariz., developers of the award-winning...(read more)

Fun for the Holidays

Sara Wood — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Since it is the holidays, we thought it would be nice to post something “just for fun.” Below are two Legal Videography inspired puzzles to enjoy during your holiday season. From the all the staff here at NCRA, have a safe and happy holiday...(read more)

Newly Certified CLVSs - December 2008

Sara Wood — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

During the weekend of December 6-7, 2008, 22 candidates completed the final portion of the CLVS Certification process. Congratulations to all of the new CLVSs! Franklin Aultman – Hudson, NY Steven H. Barksdale – Bristow, VA Jo Ann Betler ...(read more)

Deposition Clip Removed from YouTube by Court Order

Sara Wood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Think you can post depositions online? Think again. On Tuesday, December 9, 2008, Law.com posted an article stating that a Texas judge ordered that an excerpt of a videotaped deposition posted by an attorney on his Web site be taken down on the grounds...(read more)