On September 1, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Standing Order Re: Criminal and Civil Jury Selections; Jury Trial; and Transition to Phase 2.  Per the Standing Order, the Delaware District Court will move into Phase 2 starting September 15, 2020, which permits the District Court to conduct jury trials at the discretion of the presiding judge.

On September 3, 2020, the Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued a Notice Regarding Transition to Phase 2, pursuant to which the Bankruptcy Court will likewise move into Phase 2 starting September 15, 2020.  Per the Notice, hearings will continue to be held remotely unless ordered otherwise by the presiding judge.

Carl D. Neff is a partner with the law firm of Pierson Ferdinand LLP, and practices in Delaware. You can reach Carl at (302) 482-4244 or at carl.neff@pierferd.com.