in litigation

They added: "It is common practice, and indeed encouraged in litigation, to seek to settle claims outside court where both parties agree without the cost of a trial."

Seema Mohapatra, a law professor at the SMU Dedman School of Law, told Salon, that when state law and federal law are in conflict, to expect this to play out in litigation in the courts, arguing it might not be such a clear-cut answer on how much protection state amendments can provide.

His attempt alongside two other investors a decade ago to build a downtown real estate portfolio failed and ended in litigation.

The individuals involved in litigation over ownership of the historic ball have agreed to allow Goldin Auctions to continue with its sale of the item, and then allow the courts to decide which of them will receive the proceeds from the sale.

On Sept. 24, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to retain the law firm of Meyers Nave to assist the county in litigation in connection with the fire.