Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

This settlement would have shielded the Sackler family, Purdue’s wealthy owners, from future civil lawsuits in exchange for a $6 billion payout to opioid crisis victims. Purdue, currently engaged in renewed settlement negotiations, faces increased pressure from a court-appointed committee of creditors.

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Pharmaceuticals Settlement Negotiations Mediation Litigation 89

CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

Litigators conduct thorough legal research , draft pleadings and motions, and engage in pre-trial procedures like discovery. Their focus is on advocating for clients in trials, hearings, and settlement negotiations. In contrast, litigators specialize in litigation and are primarily involved in courtroom proceedings.

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Litigation Cross-Examination Settlement Negotiations Legal Research 52

The Successful Lawyer

JULY 2, 2020

Use your pleadings to reinforce your theory and theme. For example, if she is drafting a pleading, she will explain the significance of particular allegations or intentional omissions in the drafting. When preparing for a contested hearing, Anita rereads all of the pleadings. Helpful insights reside in the silence.

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Pleadings Motion Practice Education Settlement Negotiations 52