The pandemic forced businesses and the courts to adapt to a remote environment. As the pandemic forced many to work remotely, it also forced the legal industry to adapt to "remote litigation," allowing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and even trials to be conducted virtually. (Photo: Nirat.pix/Shutterstock)

Nearly three years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shocked global economies. From supply chain interruptions and shortages to an overwhelming shift to remote work, the pandemic's effects on individuals and businesses alike have been nothing short of substantial. Nowhere else were these effects clearer than with insurance-related litigation, causing crammed court dockets, trial delays, and an increased volume of cases referred to mediation because of the ability to attend remotely.

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