TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 3, 2021

Appellate jurists from across the country, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, recently talked with the Journal of Appellate Practice and Process about their experiences with remote arguments. Breyer lauded the tools, saying the court's audio format produces shorter, crisper and more succinct answers from lawyers. There are downsides though, he said, including the loss of a conversational tone and lack of eye contact. Despite the challenges of operating during the pandemic, the full group agreed that remote arguments are likely here to stay. They also share their tips for making the most of remote proceedings. Read more in Law.com. In Tennessee, the Greeneville Sun recently looked at how the pandemic is affecting the local legal community there.