Which would explain their scorched-earth litigation tactics.

The judge said he "condemns this litigation tactic and will not tolerate it in future responses in this case."

Jim has lectured at various bar-related training programs and to attorneys in other laws firms regarding litigation tactics and strategy.

Another widely cited example of abusive litigation tactics involved the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Without your constant litigation tactics, I bet they could have continued this project!

Furthermore, they said, "These litigation tactics are not designed to promote expedition, but rather to exploit opportunities for delay."

He wonders about the glorification of "zealous advocacy," the catchphrase lawyers use to justify scorched-earth litigation tactics, incivility and sharp practice.

Mr. Nussbaum rejected the view held by critics that he had been politically tone-deaf and had not appreciated that good litigation tactics were not always politically wise.

In California, cases go on for years because trial lawyers engage in out-of control "discovery" and other litigation tactics, fishing for "evidence" they think will have jury appeal.

That statement was consistent with what the Romos' lawyers had said about Ford's litigation tactics through the trial.