Adjusting the dials on each of the factors makes a dispositive difference.
If #SCOTUS decides the case on Jun 17 & #Chutkan does not compress the pretrial proceedings, an 8-wk trial will conclude on Nov 1, 2024. Before #Election Day.
But if the Court decides the case on Jun 30 & Chutkan does not compress the pretrial proceedings, a 12-wk trial will conclude on Dec 13, 2024. After Election Day—but before the next president is inaugurated on Jan 20, 2025.