Judge Andrews is holding a virtual bench trial in a contract action today. The Court posted a dial-in for public access:
Remark: The public may access the Bench Trial scheduled to start 7/6/2020 by dialing the following phone number: 571-353-2300, then enter 792973273. The dial-in information provides listening capabilities only. (crb) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
Judge Andrews set forth his reasoning for holding a virtual trial in an order in June:
I had a teleconference with the parties on June 5. I suggested a virtual trial. I did not think it was fair for one side to have lawyers in the courtroom while the other side did not. A virtual trial (by which …
