Law Practice,
Civil Litigation
Dec. 29, 2020
2020 laws impact civil bar, more to come in the new year
By the time the session closed on Sept. 30, less than half the typical number of bills had won final approval, with 372 chaptered into law in 2020 compared to 870 in 2019. Of those bills, a handful will have an impact on the civil bar.
The 2020 legislative year was unprecedented to say the least. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the Legislature suspended session for almost two months. By the time lawmakers returned in May, priorities had shifted and bill loads were cut. Amid new safety protocols, lawmakers struggled to adapt to new realities. "Can you hear me?" became a common refrain during committee hearings as telephone operators grappled with opening and closing phone lines. The Senate and Ass...
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