Law.com Litigation Trendspotter: Even as Delta Starts to Recede, In-Person Proceedings Remain Problematic

“Masks Required” sign at the Ronald Reagan Federal Building & Courthouse. Photo: Meghann Cuniff/ALM

Courts continue to struggle with inconsistent COVID-19 protocols and pushback on reinstituting in-person proceedings, suggesting that even as the Delta variant shows signs of receding in the U.S., getting back to “normal” may not be possible—at least not any time soon.       
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Attorney Faked Lawsuits, Forged Judges’ Signatures. Suit Claims Firms ‘All Too Eager to Build Their Book of Business’

ICYMI: Three firms are caught in the fallout, with Musick, Peeler & Garrett already settling two malpractice lawsuits for a combined $1.625 million.       
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Column: This priest died of COVID-19. His congregants got vaccinated in his honor

Francisco Valdovinos was a beloved priest in the Coachella Valley. His death from COVID-19 spurred vaccinations.
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Part-Time Partnership Tracks Are Catching On in Big Law: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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