Extract from Michael Murray’s article “Remote Proceedings: A Gift for the Holidays”
Amid the holiday season, the legal community faces its annual balancing act: keeping proceedings on schedule while accommodating personal and professional obligations. In an industry built on precision and deadlines, the holiday period introduces unique challenges that can disrupt workflow, delay cases and increase stress for all parties involved. Fortunately, the rise of remote proceedings has presented a solution, enabling legal professionals to maintain productivity without sacrificing holiday commitments.
Remote proceedings—once a necessity during the pandemic—are now a preferred and enduring option for many attorneys and their clients. With advancements in technology, secure tools and best practices, conducting remote depositions, hearings and mediations has never been more efficient or reliable. As the demand for flexible, remote solutions grows during this festive yet busy time of year, here’s how technology is enabling seamless legal proceedings.
The Rise of Remote Proceedings
Remote legal proceedings became critical during the pandemic, allowing cases to move forward while maintaining public health guidelines. Even as in-person activities have resumed, remote options have cemented their place in the legal process.
