More Video Hearings, Please.

While strides have been made to make filing easier and computerized, this seems to be just the tip of the iceberg as far as efficiency is concerned.

How many hours are wasted going to and from a courtroom for a short motion. Often you will spend 2 1/2 hours on a hearing with only 15 minutes, if you're lucky, before a judge. If the Bar is concerned about protecting the public, what would be so bad about giving attorneys the option to attend by telephone? Is it really fair to charge a client your hourly rate to drive?

Is it environmentally responsible to have people travel in their car if not necessary?

This doesn't even take into account the many last-minute...