Federal courts are functioning effectively now – the fact that they are mainly trying criminal cases is boosting efficiency

Michael Furey, who handles commercial litigation and employment matters at Day Pitney, likewise sees improvements in the functioning of the District of New Jersey since the arrival of the six new judges. But he still believes the District of New Jersey doesn’t move cases as swiftly as courts in other jurisdictions. “I think the federal courts are getting back to business, and they have been for some time. Trials are being held, motions are being argued. Some judges are better than others at getting their decisions out,” Furey said. “I’m not sure if the problem now is COVID-related. I think it’s more just the practices of certain judges as to how conscientious they are in getting their decisions done.” Furey said he believes the state’s federal courts are mainly trying criminal cases and some more civil trials but not complex civil trials.