Category Archives: Coronavirus

IN THE NEWS: SOONER OR LATER FOR VIRUS-DELAYED JURY TRIALS
“As the state judiciary resumes proceedings in jury trials interrupted by COVID-19, the startup of any new jury trials still appears a long way off,” Charles Toutant writes in the New Jersey Law Journal. Meanwhile, a Law360 bulletin announced that a California jury has reconvened to award money in a virus-delayed trial. The story… Read More »

IN THE NEWS: NURSING HOMES WITH COVID-19 CASES HAVE BEEN VIOLATING FEDERAL INFECTION CONTROL RULES FOR YEARS
After more than 40 years helping families deal with the tragic results of nursing home abuse and neglect, at Ramey & Hailey Law, we’re not surprised (appalled would be more like it) by the recent headline in the Washington Post. (Back in February of this year, we commented on the special investigative report published… Read More »

JURY TRIALS ON HOLD, NOT LADY LIBERTY, INDIANA INJURY LAWYER, EXPLAINS
“Lady Liberty is taking a backseat to the Coronavirus,” observes Jesse Wells of Fox 59 News, referring to the signs informing people that most courts at Indianapolis’ City County Building are closed for now, and that anyone who has a hearing scheduled is advised to check on the court’s MyCase website or call the… Read More »

IN THE NEWS: INDIANA SUPREME COURT ISSUES FIVE ORDERS FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In order to give attorneys and their clients more latitude during the coronavirus emergency, the Indiana Supreme Court has “bent the rules”, allowing certain legal services to be provided while maintaining “social distancing”, the Indiana Lawyer reports. In one adjustment to the rules, notaries and court reporters may swear in witnesses by remote video…. Read More »

IN THE NEWS: EMERGENCY MEASURES INSTITUTED IN INDIANA’S JUDICIAL SYSTEM
“Judicial systems across the nation have implemented a patchwork of policies to deal with the virus, including canceling in-person hearings or requiring litigants to alert the court if they feel ill,” law.com reports. Some examples cited in the article (published of March 10, 2020) include: New York: A key federal trial court prohibits guests… Read More »