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Federal and State Rules of Procedure provide cost and sometimes attorney's fee shifting mechanisms for defendants to attempt to force plaintiffs/consumers to accept proposed settlements. This forum provides a source of information for how these rules may impact the litigation.

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Any Time More Than 10 Days Before Trial...

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DeLoach v. Lorillard Tobacco Co.
391 F.3d 551
C.A.4 (N.C.),2004.
December 06, 2004

Although the beginning of trial is a specific and identifiable moment, that moment may depend on the particular trial that is being conducted and the issue for which the “beginningâ€
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