Mr. Murdoch has claimed that he is traveling and that it would be an inconvenience, Davis said.

So lets get the story straight on these types of things so I dont look like an idiot.

We are not arguing that Mr. Murdoch is infirm or unable to travel.

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The attorneys also argued that the others had limited roles in the case.

Also named:Maria Bartiromo, Dana Perino and Jeanine Pirro, as well as former hostLou Dobbs.

Also listed are Dominion CEO John Poulos, CFO Michael McGee and State Street Capital co-founder Hootan Yaghoobzadeh.

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But said that there were some exceptions for officers and directors of corporations.

He did raise the prospect of some Zoom testimony.

Davis is estimating a trial of 25 business days, or 137.5 hours.

That is, if everything works perfectly, he said.

Davis has yet to issue a ruling on each sides motions for summary judgment.

Ultimately, this case is about the First Amendment protections of the medias absolute right to cover the news.