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The Court System During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Court activity is seriously impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Trials are delayed, courthouses are limiting their activity and the whole legal profession is affected by the restrictions. The impact of the pandemic has been swift across business, government, and everyday lives. Remote working, shuttered businesses and a massive shock to the stock market define this period. The responses coming from local, state, and federal authorities are varied. Some states imposed drastic restrictions, while others have a more lax approach to the pandemic. Nonetheless, the legal system is negatively affected by the ongoing crisis. Law firms, court reporting firms, and other professionals have seen a loss in revenue and fewer cases. Even the most trusted court reporters in Miami are seeing drastic drops in revenue and activity during these few months. But how are courts around the country responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Let’s take a closer look: The impact on federal courts Federal