Lawyers across U.S. prepare for any litigation needs following Election Day
Previous presidential elections over the past decade have often created controversies about ballot counting methods and the outcomes in certain states. As the 2000 and 2004 elections have shown how complicated these procedures can be, many lawyers across the country, but especially in battleground states, are preparing for whatever litigation may be needed during the upcoming Election Day, which can be supported by partnering with realtime court reporters.
According to the Associated Press, one way November 6 can turn into a controversy is if the difference in votes between Obama and Romney fall within the "margin of litigation" in a deciding state, such as Wisconsin or Ohio. This margin is, essentially, observed when the number of missing votes due to absentee ballots is greater than the margin that's separating the two candidates in a decisive state.
This may be a major issue in Wisconsin as Republican candidate Mitt Romney has already filed a lawsuit against the state, demanding that more time is given to absentee voters.
"You'd have to have a state whose Electoral College votes are absolutely pivotal or there would have to be a massive problem involving voters, " Richard Hasen, a law professor at the University of California in Irvine, told the AP. "There not only have to be problems in an election – they have to be widespread enough or the margin close enough that litigating would actually make a difference."
Should tomorrow's election day call for litigation in Wisconsin on missing votes, lawyers may be wise to partner with Milwaukee court reporters that transcribe any depositions or hearings that can come as a result. By partnering with firms that offer video deposition services, lawyers can not only obtain accurate written transcripts, but also video copies of each session.
