Eric Sherkin Comments On The Modernization Of Legal Proceedings And Its Future Impact On Virtual Hearings

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In this article, Eric Sherkin discusses the effects of modernization on legal proceedings and its future impacts on virtual hearings.
Canada Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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In this article, Eric Sherkin discusses the effects of modernization on legal proceedings and its future impacts on virtual hearings.

"There was a lot of modernization of our system that was long overdue that was finally implemented out of necessity," Sherkin said. "A lot of modernization had been recommended by the attorney general's office, or at least by people who have been working there for many years. But the issue was always the cost. However, we were put in the position where the system was paralyzed from March 2020. The courts were closed. They were not able to operate. We could not gather in person."

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Eric Sherkin Comments On The Modernization Of Legal Proceedings And Its Future Impact On Virtual Hearings

Canada Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Contributor

Miller Thomson LLP (“Miller Thomson”) is a national business law firm with approximately 525 lawyers working from 10 offices across Canada. The firm offers a complete range of business law and advocacy services. Miller Thomson works regularly with in-house legal departments and external counsel worldwide to facilitate cross-border and multinational transactions and business needs. Miller Thomson offices are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Waterloo Region, Toronto, Vaughan and Montréal.
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