Macomb County woman obtains RPR certification
Gina Wells of Chesterfield Township has earned the nationally recognized Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers.
RPR certification distinguishes stenographic court reporters as being among the top contributors to the profession in terms of reporting skills, transcript production, reporting and operating practices, and professionalism.
To be recognized as a RPR, candidates must pass a written knowledge test on industry best practices and a skills test that combines a challenging threshold of both speed and accuracy.
RPR-certified court reporters are in demand among the nation’s premier law firms, courthouses, and mediators in which a reliable, accurate transcript of proceedings is required.
“Earning the RPR certification means so much to me. It is something that I've worked very hard for and I'm so proud to have earned the right to add that title to my name,” Wells said.
‘Speed Judging’ event offered by FBA
The RISE Committee of the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will present a “Speed Judging” event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 4-5 p.m. in the Detroit Room of the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit.
“Speed Judging” is a legal take on “speed dating” where newer attorneys have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with members of the federal bench.
Attendees will be able to meet the judges and take part in an afternoon of mentoring, dos and don’ts, and camaraderie at the federal courthouse.
The event will be followed by a Happy Hour at the Avalon Café and Bakery.
For additional information, visit fbamich.org.
Police: Alaska man shopped, donated change after robbery
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man robbed a credit union and then went shopping and dropped spare change in a donation bucket, authorities said.
Michael B. Jensen, 34, faces a federal bank robbery charge for taking $947 from the Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in Anchorage last Friday, The Anchorage Daily News reported.
Jensen demanded money in a note given to a credit union teller, federal charge documents filed Monday said.
A weapon was not displayed during the robbery, FBI spokesman Steve Forrest said in an emailed statement.
Surveillance video showed Jensen leaving his red jacket alongside a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant next to the credit union and then going to a nearby Walmart, authorities said.
Jensen bought cigarettes, a lighter, a hat, green vest and a neck covering at the Walmart.
He dropped spare change into a donation bucket outside the store as he left, authorities said.
Police arrested Jensen a short time later near the Anchorage Public Library. Credit union employees later identified him in a lineup, officials said.
Jensen’s attorney, federal public defender T. Burke Wonnell, said by email he had no comment on the arrest at that time.
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