The Act allows a party to recover attorney's fees and expenses incurred in seeking a court order for payment of attorney's fees and expenses relating to the underlying litigation.
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The Act provides that in civil actions when the burden of proof rests on the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall be entitled to make the opening and concluding arguments. The Act entitles the defendant to make opening and concluding arguments if the defendant does not introduce any evidence or if the
The Act establishes factors for courts to consider in deciding whether to allow filming or videotaping of judicial proceedings. The Act provides courts with the discretion to allow cameras to film all or a portion of a judicial proceeding. The Act does not apply to the use of electronic or
The Act clarifies the effect that an attorney's or party's attendance at the General Assembly has on civil, criminal, and administrative agency proceedings. The Act provides that judges of trial courts or administrative agencies shall continue any trial or hearing when a party or attorney is
The Act creates a motion to strike and a motion to dismiss for use by defendants whose right to free speech or right to petition government for a redress of grievances related to an issue of public interest or concern is challenged by the interposition of a civil suit. The
The Act provides that any person who has received Medicaid benefits for treatment of injuries giving rise to a tort claim must give notice to the Department if Medical Assistance prior to the initiation of a recovery action. Initiation of a recovery action includes any communication with a party who
