A brief history behind the Tegman ruling explains how the courts took their rigid application of strict liability and realized it needed an escape valve for defendants that truly were not responsible for another defendant’s actions.

Make no mistake, a person can alter or fake text message communications, and someone can do it with a low level of technical sophistication and relative ease.

After trying one of the first virtual jury trials in the nation, we presented and spoke with local and national bar groups, claims professionals, and groups of judges about our experiences. In doing so, we have a unique perspective on the virtual trial: What it looks like, its pros and cons, and whether it will survive the end of the pandemic.