The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the virus have presented challenges to the litigation process. In the face of those challenges, courts across the country have adapted to increase the use of remote communication technology to allow litigation matters to move forward. “Virtual court”, or remote hearings by telephone, video, and communication platforms like Skype, may have been adopted in response to crisis, but the merits of such technology could open the door to more cost-effective and timely access to justice in the post-pandemic future.

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