This CLE course will address the legal, practical and ethical challenges raised when parties, lawyers and judges or neutrals are proceeding remotely. It will discuss the trends for online depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations and mediations, the most common problems litigants are facing and practical solutions for tackling those challenges.

The program will also address some of the ethical issues the participants face as to preserving attorney-client privilege, assuring that counsel does not improperly coach or influence witness testimony during depositions or hearings, and protecting a witness’ right to counsel.