By Ben Walker
The legal transcription industry in the United States is undergoing a massive transformation. Fueled by technological advancements in the courtroom, the rising number of legal cases, and an increasing need to fill in the void being left by a decreasing number of court reporters, the industry is on an impressive growth trajectory. Here are the … Continued
By Ben Walker
For the longest time, court reporters, or stenographers, are the ones responsible for transcribing spoken exchanges that occurred in courtrooms. In recent years, however, the number of court reporters in the US is declining. Although legal transcription companies became viable options, many legal teams are missing out – in California alone, over 1.5 million hearings … Continued
By Ben Walker
America’s court reporters are leaving the courts at an alarming rate, causing a court reporter shortage. Court reporters create written records (transcriptions) of legal proceedings, and without them, litigants can’t (exercise their constitutional right to) appeal their cases. Fortunately, court transcription services like Ditto Transcripts can help solve America’s court reporter crisis. Understanding how a transcription … Continued
By Ben Walker
Today, legal professionals face an uncomfortable truth. Artificial intelligence, one of the most significant technological innovations of the 21st century, is creating a security nightmare for the legal industry – where confidentiality is sacrosanct. Vulnerabilities and operational loopholes are exposing their firms to legal risks, especially when using AI for transcription. So, how can human-powered … Continued
By Ben Walker
It’s mind-boggling how poor communication costs businesses millions of dollars annually on the backs of misunderstandings, legal disputes, and even excluded team members who can’t fully access content. Although forward-thinking organizations invest in solutions like those provided by professional transcription companies to help solve this communication issue, many are still left behind. According to recent … Continued
By Ben Walker
If you Google “Free AI Transcription,” you’ll find dozens upon dozens of tools and services that offer just that. Simply upload your audio, and they’ll transcribe it for you – no fuss, no muss. With those, you no longer need to pay for transcription companies. Yet, is it really that simple? Beyond the per-minute or … Continued
By Ben Walker
Today, many organizations can’t decide whether to go with a transcription service company or hire a freelancer for the same project. However, the most practical answer to this argument is “depending on your needs,” – which is not exactly helpful when planning for business expenses and strategic operational pipelines. So, to help with the issue, … Continued
By Ben Walker
Legal transcription is the process of typing any type of legal document or proceeding from the spoken word (including audio files) into a written text document that’s been carefully formatted so you can easily find the information you need. Lawyers and everyone who works alongside them typically have a lot on their plates, no matter … Continued
By Ben Walker
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information Report, over 323 million individuals were affected by hacking and/or unauthorized disclosure of personal information from 2020 to April 2025. When considering how to ensure data security in transcription services, it is vital to note that some medical transcription … Continued
By Ben Walker
Pushing papers day in and day out drives many insurance professionals to their breaking point, and it’s a lot more concerning than we know. These folks have to deal with an endless amount of claims, frustrated clients, or piles of documentation, which is perfect for a storm causing burnout. The impact of transcription on insurance … Continued
