Remote Court Platforms Seeing Increased Virus-Related Business

Providers of remote court appearance technology are getting more requests from new and existing clients as the coronavirus has spurs some courts to cease in-person hearings and others to temporarily shut down.

Courts have issued a range of orders in attempts to limit public exposure to the virus, from directions to attend hearings remotely, to self-quarantining if necessary. Courts in states including Washington, California, and Texas announced cancellations or other changes to their hearing schedules as a result of virus concerns, and others warned they may be headed in the same direction.

Legal tech vendors that allow judges, lawyers, ...