litigation
law
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major reference
- In legal profession: Private practice
The litigious function is subdivided into three main stages. First is the preparation of the case: interviewing the client and investigating the circumstances on the basis of leads provided by the client, attending to the formal requirements of the procedure in question—which may involve writs, summonses,…
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tobacco industry
- In smoking: Litigation against the tobacco industry
Litigation and the threat of litigation played a major role in shaping the environment for tobacco products at the end of the 20th century. While litigation seeks to accomplish the same ends as legislation, it is often a more viable…
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