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 pmNuts and Bolts
Updates on Court Access and Procedures in Massachusetts State and Federal Courts
How to Prepare and What to Expect in Your Next Remote Hearing
Theodore J. Folkman, Esq.,
Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
Maia H. Harris, Esq.,
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Boston
12:25 pm - 12:50 pm
Advocacy and Client Advice in the Age of COVID-19
What Is 'Urgent' - How to Protect Your Client's Interests When You Can't Get into Court Now
How Professional Responsibility and Extralegal Factors May - and Should - Affect Strategy and Client Advice
Theodore J. Folkman, Esq.,
Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
Maia H. Harris, Esq.,
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Boston
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyTheodore J. Folkman, Esq.,
Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
Maia H. Harris, Esq.,
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Boston
