Remote Argument Survey Highlights Positives and Negatives of Streaming During Pandemic

Timothy Kowal, Esq.
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December 3, 2020
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Remote Appellate Arguments Could Be Here to Stay
According to a survey conducted by the clerk of the Ninth Circuit, an overwhelming 86% of lawyers who have given oral arguments remotely thought the level of engagement with the judges was the same or better than in-person proceedings.

A lower percentage, though still a majority, rated the experience to be overall positive, with 62% rating the experience similar to or even better than in-person proceedings. The remaining 38% rated it worse.

Nonetheless, most attorneys were reluctant to support future remote arguments unless in the case of a pandemic or where opposing counsel was also appearing remotely. Only 13% would appear remotely again without those conditions.

The survey was reported here: https://lnkd.in/dKHNwpp

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