Brendan Cox Quoted in Law360 Article on Massachusetts Superior Court’s New Standing Rule 1-26

Brendan Cox was featured in a Law360 article discussing Massachusetts Superior Court’s new Standing Rule 1-26.

Taking effect June 1, it expands the range of proceedings held presumptively by videoconference.

Brendan discussed that while remote hearings offer real savings in travel and wait time, they also eliminate the informal interactions between attorneys that may provide significant opportunities for faster resolutions for clients. He said: “Those communications are really hard to value, but the value is more than zero. Remote proceedings take away that opportunity to some degree.”

The article also highlighted concerns around training opportunities for younger attorneys, as many of the hearings where new lawyers typically gain courtroom experience are now presumptively remote.