in litigation

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: being decided in a court of law
The case is still in litigation.

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In addition to the NFL, Karp has also represented MLB, the NHL, FIFA and Apollo Global Management (which bought majority control of LaLiga club Atlético Madrid) in litigation and related matters. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Retirees exposed the truth in litigation, leading the courts to find that MA would irreparably harm seniors. Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026 Nachawati Law Group has represented states in litigation against opioid manufacturers, among other high-profile cases. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026 This is why, for instance, that monetary sanctions issued against a party in litigation are nondischargeable. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in litigation

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“In litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20litigation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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