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What Is a Motion to Dismiss?
A Motion to Dismiss, unlike a Motion for Summary Judgement, is a motion that is filed by the defendant immediately after a Complaint is filed, before the parties engage in Discovery. When the defendant...
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What Is a Cause of Action?
A cause of action is “a set of facts sufficient to justify suing to obtain money, property, or the enforcement of a legal right against another party.” Well, that’s a lovely sentence, but what does it...
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What is Discovery?
Discovery is the process in litigation where the parties to the lawsuit exchange all the necessary information that will be used during trial. Discovery can include submitting the following written requests...
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Richmond, Virginia Court: Transgender Employee’s Transition Is Protected Speech Under § 1983
In Monegain v. Depatment of Motor Vehicles, a transgender female—Tracy Monegain—sued her former employer, the Virginia DMV, as well as three of her supervisors in their individual capacity, and alleged...