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Leduc v. Peddinghaus Corp. Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Depose Plaintiff’s Liability Expert in Person (Filed May 11, 2020)
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…
Leduc v. Peddinghaus Order Denying Defendant’s Motion to take deposition in person (Kankakee Cty. Cir. Ct. May 14, 2020)
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
May 29, 2020
In Updates
Nominations Open for Huntington Hero Award
Huntington Bank has established the Huntington Hero Award to be presented annually in honor of Public Justice staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing Public Justice’s mission and who exemplify Huntington Bank’s commitment to “looking out for people.”
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May 27, 2020 In Blog
Modern Day Robber Barons Siphon Away Economic Impact Payments
By Paul Bland Executive Director It reads like a plot from a 21st century Charles Dickens novel: More than 40 million unemployed. Nearly 100,000 dead in the United States alone. 3.6 million homeowners unable to pay their mortgages. And, to add insult to injury, businesses snatching…
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May 15, 2020 In Blog
Peloton’s Cycle of Broken Promises
“Pedaling a Stationary Bike” by dfmobile is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 As lockdowns and quarantines continue across the country, and Americans look to maintain as much of their usual routine as possible while the COVID pandemic disrupts so many aspects of everyone’s lives, we learned this week of…
May 14, 2020
In COVID-19 Resources
“Continuing to Advance Discovery Through Remote Depositions During COVID-19 Pandemic” by Bailey & Glasser
Includes sample joint stipulation for protocol for conducting remote depositions. “Continuing to Advance Discovery Through Remote Depositions During COVID-19 Pandemic” by Bailey & Glasser
Type of Order: Other
Texas Changes to Court Operations Webinar Presentation by Watts Guerra LLP (March 27, 2020)
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
May 14, 2020
In COVID-19 Resources
Jones Ward Letter to Opposing Counsel (March 31, 2020)
Uses resources from this page to argue in favor of conducting depositions by video. Jones Ward Letter to Opposing Counsel (March 31, 2020)
Type of Order: Depositions, Other