ongoing litigation

[/ˈɑːnɡoʊɪŋ ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing litigations
litígio em curso
1. A legal dispute or lawsuit that is currently in progress and has not yet been concluded or resolved by a court of law
The company cannot comment on the ongoing litigation until a verdict is reached.
A empresa não pode comentar sobre o litígio em curso até que uma sentença seja proferida.
2. Active legal proceedings that are still being heard or deliberated by the courts
Due to ongoing litigation, the settlement agreement was delayed.
Devido ao litígio em curso, o acordo de transação foi adiado.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, 'ongoing litigation' is a formal term commonly used in corporate communications, press releases, and legal documents. Companies often use this phrase to decline comment on active cases due to legal restrictions. In Brazil, this terminology is widely recognized in the business and legal communities, with 'litígio em curso' being the standard translation in official documents and court proceedings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pending litigationactive lawsuitcourt case in progressunresolved legal dispute
Antonyms / Antônimos
settled litigationconcluded caseresolved disputedismissed lawsuit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
litígio em curso
Most common and formal usage in legal contexts
Brazil - informal
processo em andamento
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
São Paulo
ação judicial em curso
Legal professionals often use this more specific term
Portugal
litígio em curso
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

litigationlawsuitcourt proceedingslegal disputeverdictsettlementappeal

Related Idioms & Phrases

tied up in litigation
litigation pending
under legal dispute
in the courts
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