Delaware Bankruptcy Court Tests Skype Video Workaround

March 19, 2020, 5:32 PM UTC

One of the nation’s busiest bankruptcy courts is turning to videoconferencing to keep business going while taking precautions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware plans to use Skype for video of witness testimony while simultaneously using CourtCall for audio during hearings that require live appearances in open court. The court posted the new procedures for video participants on its website Wednesday, and will test it Thursday afternoon.

“In our court, we can’t just shut down, as Chapter 11 debtors and creditors need relief,” Chief Judge Christopher Sontchi said in ...

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