August 1, 2024 Letters
Time for a Change
Without fail, every time I attend motion calendar the judges will ask why there was a need for a hearing on the mundane issue. The answer is simple, there really was no need, but most times the issue to be resolved is due to attorneys not responding to emails. Email after email is sent trying to coordinate, get the status on discovery responses or set hearing on an issue that does require court intervention only to receive no response from opposing counsel.
The courts remain backed up post COVID and it would be nice for there to be a rule of civil procedure that had “teeth” to assist in moving cases. Months can pass on mundane issues that could easily be resolved without court intervention if only opposing counsel would respond.