By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon
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SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 22 – David Joffe is a lawyer who has sued King & Spalding for wrongful termination.
On October 18 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Valerie E. Caproni held a proceeding. Inner City Press covered it, below. Nine days later she would refer to dirty laundry as the trial approached.
On October 18 there was talk of Joffe calling as witnesses some current King & Spalding employees.
The defense asked for notice, and about how they will be permitted to cross-examine.
Jury selection is set for November 9 - everything is tentative, these days, and holidays come after.
On October 22 Judge Caproni held another conference, and Inner City Press again covered it. Joffe was asked what witnesses he will call. He will be the first witness, and a King & Spalding-er he's requesting come north from Atlanta. Judge Caproni said he runs a fast trial, to have next witnesses ready.
And on October 27 Judge Caproni held another conference, which Inner City Press again covered. Judge Caproni cautioned against lengthy reading of transcripts to the jurors, urging instead that the parties reach stipulations. I can't force you, though, she said. In which case, the transcripts should be limited to only the most relevant portions. She also cautioned that dirty laundry would come out. But for now the trial date stands, and as it first has been, Inner City Press will be there.
The case is Joffe v. King & Spalding LLP, 17-cv-3392 (Caproni)
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