ongoing cases

[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈkeɪsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing cases
casos em andamento
1. Legal proceedings or matters that are currently in progress and have not yet reached a final resolution or conclusion
The lawyer cannot discuss the details of ongoing cases due to confidentiality agreements.
O advogado não pode discutir os detalhes dos casos em andamento devido aos acordos de confidencialidade.
2. Situations, projects, or issues that remain unresolved and continue to require attention or action
We have several ongoing cases that need to be reviewed by the management team.
Temos vários casos em andamento que precisam ser analisados pela equipe de gestão.
In both American and Brazilian legal contexts, 'ongoing cases' is essential terminology used in law firms, courts, and corporate environments. Brazilian lawyers frequently use 'casos em andamento' in formal documentation and court filings. The phrase carries significant weight in legal discussions as it indicates matters requiring continued attention and confidentiality. In the USA, attorneys are bound by ethical rules preventing disclosure of ongoing cases, while in Brazil, similar confidentiality requirements exist under the Estatuto da Advocacia.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pending casesactive casescases in progressunresolved matterscurrent litigation
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed casessettled casesresolved casescompleted casesterminated cases

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casos em andamento
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
casos em aberto
Alternative phrase used to indicate cases that remain open and unfinalized
São Paulo
casos em processamento
More formal legal terminology, commonly used in business and corporate law contexts
Portugal
processos em curso
Preferred European Portuguese term; 'curso' emphasizes the continuous nature of the proceedings

Related Words

litigationlawsuitlegal proceedingscourt caseplaintiffdefendantjurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

a case in point
open and shut case
case in hand
pending matters
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