CA AB2084

Prohibits individuals and entities engaged in shorthand reporting from seeking compensation for transcripts that violate minimum format standards, apply non-statutory fees, or provide advance access to transcripts for only one party.

Requires prompt notification to all parties when a transcript, excerpts, or expedited versions are requested by one party, and prohibits one-party-only services that are inconsistent with deposition procedures.

Exempts licensed shorthand reporters with valid licenses, shorthand reporting corporations in compliance with law, courts, parties to litigation, and their attorneys from these prohibitions.

Authorizes the Attorney General, district attorneys, city attorneys, and the Court Reporters Board to bring civil actions for violations, with civil fines up to $10,000 per violation and recovery of attorney's fees for prevailing parties.

Allows long-term volume discounts, multicase discounts, and ancillary services to reporting and transcription as exceptions to the prohibited business practices.