Litigation & Trials Being a Judge in the Zoom Courtroom: Traditional vs. Remote Proceedings The Honorable Regina Scannicchio A circuit court judge in Chicago offers a judicial perspective on the challenges of overseeing courtroom proceedings on remote platforms, such as Zoom.
Litigation & Trials Up Close and Personal: The Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Litigation Brendan Hammer Using his pre-law theater background, the author shares how savvy attorneys can use the camera to their best advantage in remote litigation, from effective lighting, body language, evidence presentation, and more.
Pretrial Practice & Motions Preparing Clients and Witnesses for Remote Hearings Kiilu Davis and Sally Colton Practical tips on preparing clients and witnesses for remote hearings are offered, including a checklist to ensure everyone has the proper technology and knows how to use it.
Litigation & Trials Remote Control? How to Deal with Cross-Examination in Virtual Hearings Lauren E. Melhart Cross-examination on a remote platform can fall flat compared to the courtroom, but attorneys can make the most of the technology and camera with careful preparation.
Litigation & Trials Solutions for Problems Presented with Virtual Trials Wendy Brooks Crew and Christina Vineyard The authors offer concrete solutions to many of the most vexing and risky issues that pop up in their during virtual trials.
Litigation & Trials Best Practices for Lawyers in a Virtual World Katharine W. Maddox Learn how to manage once-mundane office matters, such mail/faxes, visitors, office space, information technology, and general health and safety in the age of COVID-19.
Appellate Practice Appealing from the Remote Environment Campbell D. Barrett, Stacie L. Provencher, and Johanna S. Katz Understand the pros and cons of remote appeals and how to make the most of the platforms and new procedures.
Children Navigating Remote Custody Proceedings, Custody Evaluations, and Child Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic Gloria E. Block and Gabriela O. Asrow The authors discuss how attorneys, guardian ad litems and child representatives, therapists, evaluators, and parents can protect the best interests of the children during remote custody proceedings.
Deposition Embracing and Preparing for Remote Depositions Fahi Takesh Hallin Consider the pros of remote depositions, such as the ability to depose faraway witnesses, and the cons, such as the risk of cheating and technical difficulties.
Litigation & Trials The Zoom Boom The Honorable Michele F. Lowrance (Ret.) A mediator’s ability to cultivate trust with her clients can be impeded in a remote environment. But there are ways to add a personal touch and connect with clients remotely.