Avoid Losing Control of a Remote Witness: Some Suggestions

摘要

Virtual trials shift more control to witnesses than typical, in-person trials, which could affect the outcome, say Eckert Seamans attorneys Daniel B. McLane and Michael P. Pest. Drawingfrom their recent experience in a virtual trial in a federal district court, they suggest a pretrial order or stipulated protocol for remote witnesses to govern their appearance, conduct, andcontact with interested parties.