Category: Litigation
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Defenses & Responsive Pleadings -Litigation Vocabulary (Legal English Part 3)
After a lawsuit is filed, the defendant’s response becomes the first major pivot point in the litigation. This stage introduces critical tools that may limit, delay, or even extinguish the plaintiff’s claims—before the case reaches discovery or trial. Lawyers must not only understand the procedures but also command the legal language that governs strategic response.…
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Filing a Lawsuit – Litigation Vocabulary (Legal English Part 2)
Filing a lawsuit formally initiates a legal dispute and sets in motion the procedural and substantive mechanisms of civil litigation. For lawyers—especially international attorneys practicing or transacting with U.S. clients—mastery of the legal English litigation vocabulary used at this stage is essential. Drafting a complaint, evaluating jurisdiction, and ensuring service are not mere formalities; they…
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Pre-Litigation Stage -Litigation Vocabulary (Legal English Part 1)
Litigation doesn’t begin in the courtroom—it often starts long before a complaint is filed. The pre-litigation stage is a critical phase in which lawyers communicate through letters, notices, and negotiations to resolve disputes or lay the groundwork for formal legal action. For lawyers and law students working in international or cross-border matters, mastering the vocabulary…