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Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Massachusetts Court Appearances in a Post Pandemic World

On August 12, 2022, Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger of the Massachusetts Superior Court adopted Superior Court Standing Order 1-22, effective September 1, 2022, which expanded the category of proceedings to be “presumptively”...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

COVID-19 and the Courts: What You Need to Know

Across the globe, courts have rapidly adapted their practices and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As waves of infections have spread throughout Canada, its courts have fluctuated between resuming activities...more

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Return To The Courthouse

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I recently returned to the New Castle County Courthouse for the first time since the initial declaration of a Judicial Emergency by the Court back in March. For those that are curious, here is what you can expect: •Upon...more

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ComDiv Rule 1 Amended: Request to Appear Remotely, Avoid Infection, and Save Your Clients a Buck

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To be sure, much has been reported on here at New York Commercial Division Practice concerning Commercial Division innovation — including in the areas of courtroom technology and, more recently, in adapting to the “new norm”...more

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Florida Supreme Court Issues New Guidance on Statewide Court Operations

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On June 16, 2020, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady issued two new administrative orders and a new “best practices” memorandum adopting changes to guidelines for state court pandemic operations....more

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Virtual Jury Trials Being Tested in Orange and Osceola Counties

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In Florida, jury trials have been suspended since March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While non-jury trials, may go forward, the courts have been careful in how they resume jury trials. Although constitutional...more

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Reopening of civil courts in Mexico City and creation of electronic files

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On June 1, 2020, the president of the Mexico City Superior Court of Justice announced that the civil courts and appeal courts in Mexico City will gradually resume their work as of June 16, 2020. ...more

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Ninth Judicial Circuit (State) Court Transitions to More In-Person Proceedings

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court (State Court) has remained open, relying primarily on teleconference or videoconference for hearings. Starting yesterday, the Ninth Judicial Circuit is...more

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Courts Continue to Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions in Civil Litigation and to Push Civil Cases Forward

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As the weeks under shelter or stay at home orders approach months, more courts are trying to resume closer to “normal” operations, while acknowledging in some cases that certain procedures are still not viable due to the...more

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Helpful Links to Virtual Courts for Commercial Division Litigators

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Three months ago very few of us regularly communicated by virtual videoconferencing.  Today, it’s fast become a daily routine, and in all likelihood will become a more permanent part of our practice.  Who would have guessed...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

COVID-19 UK: Litigation – English civil courts remain committed to administering justice during the pandemic – Update

Remote trials - In Re Blackfriars Ltd, the High Court rejected arguments that the restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 crisis were sufficient reason to adjourn a five-week trial. The trial, which is scheduled...more

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Impact of COVID-19 on Dutch legal proceedings

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As a result of the measures taken by the Dutch government concerning COVID-19, the courts have decided to change the normal course of events. Below you will find the most important information about the current state of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

COVID-19 Update: Litigation, Incarceration, and Investigation in the Time of COVID-19

I. Introduction - In ways unimagined less than three weeks ago, the face of in-court litigation in civil and criminal matters transformed seemingly overnight and continue at near breakneck speed....more

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How New York Courts Are Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis

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A few weeks back, my colleague Chris Clarke reported on the response of the New York court system to the commercial chaos arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the court system generally, the Appellate Division,...more

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Supreme Court Extends COVID-19 Emergency Measures Through May 29, 2020

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On April 6, 2020, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles T. Canady issued Administrative Order (AOSC20-23) to extend the prior emergency measures that had been adopted in March to help maintain the administration of...more

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COVID-19: UK Civil Dispute Resolution Continues – Status Update – 30 March

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A number of updates to the arrangements in the English and Welsh Courts have been made since our last update on 26 March, including the expanded use of video and audio conferencing. Court Openings HM Courts & Tribunals...more

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Buchalter Client Alert COVID-19: California Local Court Orders Regarding Closure

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During this unprecedented period of COVID-19, we strive to provide our clients with the most accurate and up to date information regarding the status of court operations. To that end, below is a chart with the local court...more

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Civil Litigation in New Jersey Courts

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As community spread of COVID-19 increases throughout the United States, New Jersey joins the growing list of states that have issued a statewide stay-at-home order. To further combat the spread of COVID-19, the Governor of...more

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Florida Supreme Court Extends Suspension of all Trial Proceedings and Implements Emergency Measures

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On Tuesday, March 25, 2020, Chief Justice Charles Canady entered Administrative Order No. AOSC20-17 which consolidates the Supreme Court’s prior orders and implements additional emergency measures. ...more

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Governor Reynolds Issues Third Proclamation and Judicial Update

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On Sunday, March 22, Governor Reynolds issued a third State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration that was effective immediately.  The declaration provides additional mandatory closures as well as further regulatory...more

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Effects of COVID-19 Emergency on Canadian Civil Procedures and Limitation Periods

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The emergency measures that have been taken across the provinces to address the COVID-19 crisis have significantly impacted our court systems. Here is how recent developments may affect your subrogated claims....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Court Closures and Guidelines in the Wake of the Coronavirus

The information posted here includes orders from a number of courts in the states where Bradley attorneys practice. This includes protocols for who can enter courthouses or appear in person at hearings or other events,...more

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Tax Court Closes Building and Cancels More Trial Sessions

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As the fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, the US Tax Court (Tax Court) has cancelled additional trial sessions. As we previously discussed, the Tax Court last week cancelled all trial sessions for March...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Results in Tax Court Trial Sessions Cancellations

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) has now impacted the operations of the United States Tax Court (Tax Court). This morning, the Tax Court announced that after assessing all relevant factors relating to COVID-19, including travel and...more

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