There seems to be no limit to the impact of Covid-19, as the disease caused by the new coronavirus is known. Litigation is certainly no exception, as courts across the country have begun issuing orders to address whether litigants and their counsel need to appear in court.
But the orders range from detailed to vague and confusing. And some orders are specific only to cases before the issuing judge. Another differentiator is where to find these potential changes to the court’s operations.
The Just-Stay-Home Approach
Chief Judge Ricardo S. Martinez of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of ...