In a bizarre case that highlights the challenges of modern remote work, a Washington state judge is grappling with an unusual excuse from a lawyer who claims he missed deadlines because he was abroad and experiencing internet connectivity issues. Lawyer Arevalo argued that his absence from the United States and unreliable internet in Piedmont, Italy, prevented him from meeting the required filing deadlines. However, Judge Kymberly Evanson appears skeptical of the explanation, but is also hesitant to dismiss the argument outright. The case, G.P. v. Arevalo, raises questions about the responsibilities of remote workers and the impact of technological limitations on the legal process.
Judge Kymberly Evanson (W.D. Wash.), in yesterday's G.P. v. Arevalo, is largely unmoved by the argument, though she's also hesitant… The post Lawyer Argues He Missed Deadlines Because He's in Piedmont, Italy, and His Internet Service Has Been out for a Month appeared first on Reason.com.
