Order denying Honda’s objections to proceeding with remote jury trial in civil case where plaintiff’s medical condition had caused his case to be placed on preference calendar due to likelihood of his imminent death; court noted that criminal defendants have a Sixth Amendment right that…
Type of Order: Case-Specific
Following release of plan in November 2020 and public comment period, court adopted two-phase process for instituting remote civil jury trials: first phase starting February 1 in certain counties where parties must consent, and then extending statewide in second phase starting April 5, 2021, where…
The court held that the Montgomery Municipal Court “engaged in a systemic practice of jailing traffic offenders for failing to pay fines without inquiring into their ability to pay” and “deprived offenders of their due process and equal protection rights not to be incarcerated for their poverty”—and that there is sufficient evidence to hold both JCS and the City liable for the violations.
Argues for court to deny defendant’s request to conduct deposition in person out-of-state during COVID-19 pandemic, thereby forcing plaintiffs’ attorney to choose between exposure to virus through travel or letting defendant’s counsel “be physically present for her expert’s deposition while she is not. Defendant’s motion…
Denies defendant’s motion to take expert deposition in person out-of-state during COVID-19 pandemic, calling defendant’s request “unreasonable at the present time” and noting that “effective use of technology makes the handling of documents and exhibits in a remote deposition both effective and efficient. Leduc v….
Type of Order: Depositions
Collects Texas-specific court orders and information, provides helpful tips for law practice during pandemic. Texas Changes to Court Operations Webinar Presentation by Watts Guerra LLP (March 27, 2020)
Type of Order: Other
Provides that all fact witness depositions in case shall go forward by utilizing telephone, video, or other means that does not require in person attendance; excludes plaintiffs, experts, and treating medical providers and sets future date by which to reconsider use of video depositions for…
Type of Order: Case-Specific, Depositions
Orders plaintiffs’ counsel to make plaintiffs available for depositions by telephone or video and directs that any “expert, corporate representative or fact witness” that must be deposed “should also have video or telephonic opportunity made available,” but advises parties to “ascertain the necessity” of completing…
Type of Order: Case-Specific, Depositions
On page 12 of pdf, court addresses defendant’s objection to taking of remote depositions during pandemic: “strongly urges all counsel during this time, to explore alternatives, that under different circumstances, would be unimaginable (remote depositions via telephone or videoconferencing).” Schulte v. Park Reserve, LLC Discovery…
Type of Order: Case-Specific, Depositions
Provides for all depositions of “high or higher risk” parties or witnesses to be conducted remotely; waives physical oath-taking and stenographer in-person presence requirements of Illinois rules; provides for remote compliance with previously-set deadlines and procedures. Madison County Illinois Supplemental Case Management Order re COVID-19…
Type of Order: Case-Specific, Depositions, Oaths
