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Litigation

Jul. 28, 2012

Attorneys concerned about impact of court cutbacks on cases

In a time when ongoing budget cuts are forcing state courts to trim their services, attorneys are increasingly concerned about whether those cutbacks will impact the outcome of their newly-filed lawsuits.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


In a time when ongoing budget cuts are forcing state courts to trim their services, attorneys are increasingly concerned about whether those cutbacks will impact the outcome of their newly filed lawsuits.


The quality and efficiency of court services are just two among many factors attorneys look at when considering a lawsuit's venue, but those factors may become more dominant. Gov. Jerry B...

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