Monday Tip of the Day (again): If You Can't Do Something in Court, Don't Think You Can Do It (and Get Away with It) in Zoom Court!
I don't know why attorneys think they can get away with things in virtual court that they know they are not allowed to do (physically) in court. Another attorney was caught texting his client his responses during a hearing. He basically claimed the following was a text exchange with his daughter:
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11:53 a.m. (James): Just say it anyway
11:53 a.m. (James): Just say 03/28
11:54 a.m. (James): In addition to the 03/28/2018 email containing the signed release I show . . .
11:55 a.m. (James): Don’t give an absolute answer
11:55 a.m. (James): All I can see at this time but I cannot rule out existence
11:55 a.m. (James): It’s a trap
11:56 a.m. (James): Then say that is my best answer at this time.
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I am not aware of many court or administrative hearings where counsel can coach their client's answers? Meanwhile, a doctor in Chicago has been issued a show cause order for showing/having his firearm during a zoom hearing.
I cannot stress this enough: If you can't do something in court, don't do it during a zoom judicial hearing!
MTC.