The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has presented novel challenges to civil litigation. Courts across the country are struggling to balance the demands of justice and public health. Consistent with government guidance on social distancing, courts at the federal and state levels have reduced in-person proceedings and non-essential functions. In turn, litigants have been urged to defer non-urgent litigation, to avoid diverting resources from an overburdened court system in this time of crisis. Now more than ever, the bar must do its part by acting with civility, creativity, and a spirit of cooperation to help the courts and litigants navigate these challenging days.
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