While 2020 was a year in a pandemic and political upheaval, things were relatively calm in terms of any notable civil litigation decisions. The biggest news of the year was that courts were not conducting trials which gave judges more time to issue notable decisions, some of which are outlined below.

COVID-19 Stops Civil Litigation Trials

In 2020, the rise of COVID-19 pandemic shut down the court system in March. Generally speaking, the courts were almost entirely shut down for two months before gradually opening over the summer with virtual online proceedings. Then by September, the courts began to hold trials again in courtrooms outfitted with plexiglass and jurors spread out between the jury box and the gallery in an effort to maintain social distancing. It remains to be seen how the COVID-19 pandemic will influence jury awards.

Stay of Civil Litigation Matters Pending Result of Criminal Case

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