Electronic Service and Virtual Testimony During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
In an effort to reduce expenses and the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus through in-person contact, Judge Levy encourages parties to stipulate to the use of electronic service of a summons and complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(d).
Additionally, the parties are encouraged to stipulate to the taking of depositions and testimony virtually, whenever possible, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 29.