Law360 (November 20, 2020, 1:05 PM EST) --
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widescale disruption to U.S.
litigation practice and has forced the industry to get creative and
adapt to new practices. In the early stages of the pandemic, many
courts canceled in-person appearances. Now, over six months later,
many tribunals are embracing virtual trials and other
proceedings.
We recently concluded a weeklong virtual evidentiary hearing at
the
U.S. International Trade Commission. This article provides key
insights from our experience that will hopefully help you present
your best case without stepping into the courtroom.
Picking the Right "Venue"
If not in the courthouse, then where? Like all good questions,
the answer is, it depends.