The landscape of civil litigation practice changed over the course of a few weeks, as law firms moved most of their practices to the remote home offices of their attorneys and staff, and as courts in Massachusetts and across the country delayed jury trials and most in-person court appearances in civil actions. While government shutdowns have caused some disruption to litigation schedules in the past, the scope of court closures and the monumental shift to remote working during the COVID-19 crisis has altered virtually every aspect of the practices.
This program focuses on the nuts and bolts of some of these changes, and discusses how the crisis may-and should-affect both advocacy and client advice. At least, that is, until we get back to 'normal.'
This program focuses on the nuts and bolts of some of these changes, and discusses how the crisis may-and should-affect both advocacy and client advice. At least, that is, until we get back to 'normal.'
Course Content
12:00 pm - 12:25 pm
12:25 pm - 12:50 pm
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
Please Note
Speakers
FacultyTheodore J. Folkman, Esq.,
Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
Maia H. Harris, Esq.,
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Boston
