Tag: Coronavirus
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Virtual Testimony in 2026: Mastering Remote Depositions After the COVID-19 Pivot
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the logistics of litigation. While most cases once came to a “screeching halt,” the adaptation of remote deposition technology and the evolution of procedural rules—such as New York’s CPLR 3113 and Federal Rule 30(b)(4)—have created a permanent, high-tech standard for testimony. In 2026, the “emergency” of the past has become…
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Estate Planning in the 2026 Landscape: Lessons from the Pandemic Shift
The surge in estate planning requests triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we approach mortality and legacy. As experts like Daniel S. Rubin noted during the crisis, the fear of incapacitation spurred a “virtual soft-shoe” to execute documents like Wills, Living Trusts, and Health Care Proxies under strict social distancing mandates. In 2026,…
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The Digital Real Estate Evolution: From Pandemic “Emergency” to 2026 Permanent Statutes
The article accurately captures the “scramble” of 2020, where COVID-19 forced states like New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to adopt temporary Remote Online Notarization (RON) measures. However, as of April 2026, the landscape has shifted from “temporary” and “lapsed” to a permanent, codified reality. In 2026, the hesitation from lenders and title companies mentioned…