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Recent Examples of litigation
The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Denver Water will forge ahead with construction on its $531 million project to raise Gross Dam despite the threat of ongoing litigation that could derail the massive reservoir expansion — one that utility leaders say is critical for future water security.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
However, The Trump administration rolled back an 18-month extension of the protections, which is also the subject of litigation in federal court.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The arrangement morphed into a cottage industry for a small number of law firms that solicited plaintiffs door to door and bombarded insurers with litigation, insurers have long contended.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Denver Water will forge ahead with construction on its $531 million project to raise Gross Dam despite the threat of ongoing litigation that could derail the massive reservoir expansion — one that utility leaders say is critical for future water security.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
However, The Trump administration rolled back an 18-month extension of the protections, which is also the subject of litigation in federal court.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The arrangement morphed into a cottage industry for a small number of law firms that solicited plaintiffs door to door and bombarded insurers with litigation, insurers have long contended.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
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Some scientific organizations, like the American Public Health Association, have taken a stand and joined an ACLU lawsuit filed on April 2 to protect these essential projects, and just two days later 16 state attorneys general followed suit.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects law enforcement officers and other government officials from liability in civil lawsuits.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the start of proceedings, prosecutors presented their case by arguing Yoon lacked the legal grounds to declare martial law and accused him of trying to paralyse state institutions such as parliament.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The same is true for the play-in race with the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks trying to procure a first-round home game while other teams try to avoid the proceedings entirely.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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For example, a suit in Montana targeted the state for failing to provide its residents with a healthful environment.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump's Federal Trade Commission on Monday filed suit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its subscription service.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Cavaliers played Herro aggressively, denying him the ball and working to keep him out of the Heat’s offensive actions.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tips for finding shelter during a tornado According to the NWS, rapid action is key to staying safe during a tornado.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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