Exploring Procedural Justice | Judge Steve Leben | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Among the 94 U.S. district courts, the “Rocket Docket” is quite special. Officially known as the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), this federal judicial enclave is nationally famous for its long and deeply engrained...more
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
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
Even though jury trials are, with limited exceptions, on hold, many federal courthouses have managed to stay open throughout this winter surge of the virus. But as we know all too well here in Washington, DC, the pandemic is...more
We have previously discussed the complex issues surrounding the resumption of jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. We cautioned that the various experimental efforts to resume jury trials taking place in courts around...more
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
As we enter the fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, legislators and regulators are continuing to adapt by enacting rules for the “new normal.” Jurisdictions in the Washington, D.C., region are in various stages of...more
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court: No Further Deadline or Statute of Limitations Extensions - On June 24, 2020, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued an order further staying certain hearings and trials...more
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
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
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks announced that courts in the Fifth Judicial District, Sixth Judicial District, and Seventh Judicial District will enter Phase II of re-opening on June...more
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
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
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
Russian courts introduced certain measures to prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread. Affected parties should take these measures into consideration when developing their litigation strategies. ...more
State and City Government – General - With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more
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
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
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
Imagine this scenario: You are the general counsel of a company in a particularly competitive industry. A key company employee who has access to some of the company’s most sensitive information has been working remotely for...more
To sustain essential court services in California state courts, the Judicial Council, headed by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, announced the adoption of Emergency Rules to the California Rules of Court, to immediately go...more
Bail, Evictions, Remote Hearings and Depositions and Statutes of Limitation Rule Changes - The California Judicial Council, the rule-making arm of the California court system, adopted several important statewide rules at...more
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
There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted business operations in virtually every business sector, and the water industry is no exception. We are mindful of how strenuous it is for our...more
With remote working now the norm across all areas of business, courts and tribunals courts and tribunals have been developing innovative ways to keep the litigation process on track and do their best to ensure that justice is...more