Out-of-court settlements in civil litigation can be reached at any point during the litigation process, including after jury selection and after lawyers have begun presenting evidence.
November 04, 2025
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General principle about the timing of settlements in civil cases.
Screenshots of text messages and emails can be submitted and relied upon as documentary evidence in civil litigation.
October 07, 2025
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Electronic communications are commonly used as evidence in court filings and litigation.
Settlement agreements in civil litigation are frequently reached shortly before scheduled trials and are often confidential.
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Common practices in civil lawsuits
Legislative proposals that require parties receiving payment in civil litigation to disclose their identities typically mandate preemptive disclosure of private financial arrangements, such as litigation funding agreements, regardless of whether a court has found those arrangements relevant.
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Describes the core design of litigation-transparency proposals affecting disclosure of funders and financial arrangements.