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D.C. Council recently amended the statute for introducing regularly conducted or business records. The party seeking the admission of evidence under this exception must still demonstrate that: (1) the record was made at or near the time by — or from information transmitted by — someone with knowledge; (2) the record was kept in the course of a regularly conducted activity of a business, organization, occupation, or calling, whether or not for profit; (3) making the record was a regular practice of that activity; and (4) the opposing party does not show that the source of information or the method or circumstances of preparation indicate a lack of trustworthiness. Now, however, this rule no longer requires the in-person testimony of the so-called “custodian of record” for the evidence. Instead, the original or copy of the record is admissible through the certification of a custodian or other qualified person. The party offering the evidence must provide the adverse party with “reasonable written notice” of the intent to introduce the document along with an opportunity to inspect it in advance.