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Recent Examples of litigation
On the other hand, the Series 8 still has an active SpO2 sensor to monitor blood oxygen saturation levels, an important health feature that has been disabled on newer models sold in the US since January 18, 2024, due to ongoing patent litigation.
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PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The litigation is seeking a slate of remedies, including adequate security protocols and the use of independent third party security auditors, as well as unspecified actual, statutory and punitive damages.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act would ratify an agreement reached after nearly six decades of negotiation and litigation over portions of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers and groundwater.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The litigation is seeking a slate of remedies, including adequate security protocols and the use of independent third party security auditors, as well as unspecified actual, statutory and punitive damages.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act would ratify an agreement reached after nearly six decades of negotiation and litigation over portions of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers and groundwater.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
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Multiple other lawsuits have been filed against Combs since then, including one from Dawn Richard, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane.Chloe Melas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit was brought by people who were involved in an October 2020 protest about policing in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The case, which is a chapter in Jones' ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, is set to return to a Texas courtroom where the legitimacy of the bankruptcy auction is under scrutiny.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some of his investors have launched adversary proceedings to prevent the discharging of his bankruptcy case.Alexandria Burris, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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More than 90% of the denials are reversed through an internal appeal or proceedings before federal administrative law judges, the suit alleges.Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the swap meet has parking for people with disabilities, the suit alleged that the business failed to provide a van accessible space, including an access aisle for wheelchair drop-off with a level surface.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The pardon covered not just the two criminal convictions awaiting Hunter’s sentencing but also possible actions that have yet to be investigated or even identified.Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 15 Dec. 2024
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These personal metaphors give meaning to our actions.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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