The standard arbitration hearing has always involved the parties, attorneys, witnesses, and arbitrators together in the same room, similar to an informal trial setting. The COVID-19 pandemic may change that for the foreseeable future. Just as businesses are transitioning away from in-person conferences and towards Zoom meetings, so too are arbitration hearings. Other than being able to allow individuals to continue the arbitration process while maintaining their distance, what are at least two advantages to holding virtual arbitration hearings? What are at least two problems that may arise from holding virtual hearings? Would you rather participate in a virtual hearing or an in-person hearing? Why?

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