I recently noticed that my local cable television provider has a channel devoted to broadcasting highway traffic camera feeds from throughout the area. When I watch the channel during the morning or evening rush hours, I am reminded just how fortunate I am to have an office that is only a short drive from my home.

Although we can now easily obtain traffic reports on the radio or television, when thinking about the progress of an appellate case from start to finish, no similar traffic reports are readily available to provide insights into case processing jams or smooth sailing ahead.