Virtual law

US courtsare expanding their use of teleconferencing technology to conduct hearings andoral arguments, but this presents its own set of unique challenges. Aaron Oakley explains

Aaron Oakley, Hogan Lovells

As the coronavirus continues to disrupt life worldwide,federal courts in the US are calibrating operating procedures to continue theirvital work while mitigating the risk of spreading infection. Many courthousesaround the country have greatly restricted public access or closed altogetherwith judges and staff working remotely.