Tag: court interpreting
SOSi Secures $875M Department of Justice Contract for Court Interpretation Services
The award ensures continuity of mission-critical operations and solidifies SOSi’s position as a leading provider of language services and technology solutions to federal and state agencies.
Nevada Courts Seek Bilingual Candidates Amid Interpreter Shortage
Nevada court interpreter exam opens for bilingual candidates. Deadline to register is Sept. 22. Most requested: Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese.
The Week in Review: Highlights from the Language Industry, June 23–27
Language industry news June: AI funding, multilingual policy, and innovations in translation tech from June 23–27.
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Would Permit AI Translation and Interpreting in Courtrooms
Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a bill to permit AI-based interpreting and translation in courtrooms, sparking debate over language access rights.
UK Court Interpreters Threaten Strike as Ministry Outlines Service Reforms
UK court interpreters plan strike as MoJ outlines changes to court language services. Reforms include new contracts and QA updates by 2026.
Author Agustin de la Mora Discusses His New Book Weightlifting for Court Interpreters
The book aims to address the unique challenges court interpreters face and provide a structured roadmap for bilingual individuals looking to excel in this demanding field. In this interview, de la Mora shares the journey that led him to write the book and the methodology behind his work.
NY court interpreters propose class action against state
Because a much larger portion of court interpreters are foreign-born than other courtroom employees, a civil rights complaint alleges that the disparity in pay rates discriminates on the basis of nationality.
US Interpreter Faces Criminal Charges
Imagine you're translating highly confidential wiretaps for the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The wiretaps are perfectly legal. They're actually part of a multi-year...
Fake Interpreter Going to Prison
Mirwais Patang is not an interpreter, but he's now facing two years in prison for pretending to be one.
When Patang was 18, The Evening...