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Judges and Judiciary,
Government,
Civil Litigation

May 19, 2020

Superior courts restart slowly, leaving civil lawyers unhappy

Superior courts across the state are gradually opening up more courtrooms in the midst of the COVID-19 virus, but to the frustration of civil litigators, the logistical challenges are daunting and pre-pandemic normalcy is unlikely to return soon.

Superior courts across the state are gradually opening up more courtrooms, but to the frustration of civil litigators, the logistical challenges are daunting and pre-pandemic normalcy is unlikely to return soon.

The complications of opening up courtrooms to more people are tricky because of the requirements that people steer clear of each other. Like other state courts, San Fransisco County Superior Court is requiring everyone in th...

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