Courts shutdown shows virtual opportunities and challenges for US judges and litigators

Patrick Wingrove

April 20 2020

Texas and California judges and lawyers weigh in on remote hearings, how counsel can cut travel time but may stifle non-verbal communication, and on the likelihood of continuing virtually after COVID-19

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Patrick Wingrove

Deputy managing editor Managing IP

Patrick assists with editorial agenda management, and regularly reports on patent-related issues, including FRAND, supplementary protection certificates and patent eligibility, as well as trade secrets. He also chairs industry events and produces conference newspapers.

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