What must a court reporter obtain to distribute copies of corporate proceedings?

To distribute copies of corporate proceedings, a court reporter must obtain written permission from an appropriate corporate individual. This requirement is grounded in the principles of confidentiality and propriety that govern the dissemination of official transcripts or recordings of corporate meetings.

Corporate proceedings often involve sensitive information, and the decision to share these records should be authorized by someone with the appropriate authority within the organization, typically a corporate officer or designated representative. This ensures that the release of such information is in line with company policies and legal regulations.

While obtaining consent from the court might seem like a possibility, the primary focus here is on the corporate entity’s control over its proceedings. A signed waiver from all shareholders or approval from the leading attorney may not be necessary or practical. The appropriate protocol is to secure permission from a qualified corporate individual who can make decisions regarding the distribution of these transcripts, maintaining respect for the organization’s confidentiality and propriety.