Collocations withlitigation

Of course, such a clause would have meant saddling the producer with such an amount of litigation as to make his life hardly worth living.

Yet the formal similarities between a war and a civil litigation could not conceal the deep moral rift between them.

We know that there has already been immensely complex litigation over this matter.

It has been said that if they go into court they subject themselves to prolonged and costly litigation.

Some of those purposes pertain specifically to health (health research, public health, licensure and certification of health professionals or institutions) and some do not (certain civil and criminal litigation).

It is a very long-drawn-out procedure, and forms the subject of endless litigation.

Legislation like the workmen's compensation act that had to apply legal definitions to an almost unlimited number of factual situations was bound to lead to extensive litigation.

Awareness of research, fear of litigation and criticisms of nurse prescribing were also explored by the survey.

In extreme cases, the costs of potential future litigation could discourage firms from continuing with a harmful activity in a community and prompt a firm's withdrawal.

Whatever the merits of a bid, it is in no one's interest that it should become the subject of lengthy litigation.

Additionally, malpractice litigation is mitigated through the development of close physician-patient relationships.

Patent litigation, in particular, became a lucrative sideline and sometimes even a principal activity for many leading men of science.

The inspectors have made good progress with their inquiry, but are unable to make their report owing to pending litigation.

Fears of adverse publicity, media distortion and potential litigation combine to militate against policies which encourage responsible risk-taking.

There should be a way of offering compensation without the expense of protracted litigation.

I am sure that we are all supporters of mediation, provided that there is a reasonable chance that it will avoid subsequent litigation.

On the positive side, litigation (or rather the threat of litigation) can pose a deterrent to potential future offenders.