Masking Justice: How COVID-19 is Impacting Court Practice and Other Required Face-to-Face Interactions (OnDemand)
Originally held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Program Fee:
$49 for Members | $149 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2020-2022), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorneys who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
CLE Credit:
New York: 1.0 Ethics
New Jersey: 1.2 Professional Responsibility
California: 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Pennsylvania: 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit to all attorneys
Description:
Certain aspects of legal practice have always required face-to-face interaction, especially litigation. One of the cornerstones of the common law system, the live cross-examination of witnesses in the presence of the accused and the accuser is a central part of nearly all US legal proceedings and worthy of note when not conducted face-to-face. As a result of the current pandemic, courts and other legal rules have had to be adapted to accommodate public health best practices. This panel will examine how laws, regulations and administrative practices have or have not changed. After a review of current health guidelines and how the law in the US and elsewhere has handled prior pandemics, the panel will give presentations and have a lively discussion about any changes or lack thereof in the federal and state systems; civil, criminal and divorce courts; and in mediation.
Program Instructors:
David L. Cohen, David L. Cohen, P.C.
Gary Kaufman, The Law Office of Gary Kaufman, PLLC
Alla Roytberg, Law Firm and Mediation Practice of Alla Roytberg, P.C.
Nydia Shahjahan, Nydia Shahjahan, Esq. P.C.
Sponsored By:
Small Law Firm Center