summary judgment
noun
: judgment that may be granted upon a party's motion when the pleadings, discovery, and any affidavits show that there is no issue of material fact and that the party is entitled to judgment in its favor as a matter of law
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Trump's team is seeking a summary judgment in response to lawsuits from Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis over the Biden administration's efforts to stop manufacturers from carrying out 340B price reductions through rebates instead of upfront discounts.
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Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
In their motion for summary judgment, the OCA leaders charge Sts.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
On summary judgment, Eckhart argued that Fox News supervisors knew that Henry was harassing other women at the network.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Musk will likely seek a summary judgment against Eisen.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
In their motion for summary judgment, the OCA leaders charge Sts.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
On summary judgment, Eckhart argued that Fox News supervisors knew that Henry was harassing other women at the network.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Musk will likely seek a summary judgment against Eisen.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Summary judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summary%20judgment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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