litigation

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Recent Examples of litigation Making a deal like that before the IP litigation, copyright litigation is resolved, could be smart. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026 The decision is a major win for Range, and the management firm will look to leverage it in ongoing litigation. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026 Clarke previously worked as the chief of litigation and advocacy at Legal Services NYC. Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigation
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Noun
  • That move happened sometime after May 2024, which is when the malpractice lawsuit was first filed against McKee's Las Vegas employer.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The state is fighting back with a lawsuit.
    Esme Murphy, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The next court date for the divorce proceedings is December 2026.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Throughout pretrial proceedings, attorneys repeatedly clashed over whether political expression related to Gaza could be considered a legitimate defense.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Just days after People's Gas filed for a $202 million rate hike with the Illinois Commerce Commission, Nicor is following suit.
    CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Selena Gomez appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show in a suit-like burgundy jumpsuit and pointed-toe pumps.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The investigators and May expressed concern that DeCristo had not addressed her actions.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Lawyers for Castellon also are seeking to get the case designated as a class-action.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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