The civil courts have had to curtail certain activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, partner Julian Modesti of the Harris Beach Syracuse office told the New York Law Journal in a March 26 article, litigators are turning to creative solutions to make sure lawsuits continue to progress. For instance, he said, more people are opting for alternative dispute resolution. Judges may also put a greater weight on parties reaching settlements, Julian told the NYLJ.