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litigation

[lit-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌlɪt ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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A court dismissed the suit, but a state appeals court revived the case recently, sending it back to a trial court for further litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Hydee Feldstein Soto’s first term was marked by an explosion in costly litigation against the city and allegations of misconduct and mistreatment of employees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

She describes various reforms, like the “timing of financial disclosures,” proxy and litigation reform.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The trial was slated to begin in mid June in federal court in Oakland, California as part of a multi-district litigation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

After a year of depositions, hearings, and pretrial litigation, we eventually reached a settlement with most of the defendants that would provide Walter with a few hundred thousand dollars.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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