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Articles From Thomas O’Connell

Timko v. NSPA Lounge LLC: Court Dismisses Claims Where Passive Voice and Group Pleading Obscured Liability By Thomas O’Connell Federal Civil Practice, March 2026 A recent case from the Western District Court of Pennsylvania highlights the importance of legal writing and how passive voice and group allegations at the pleading stage can lead to dismissal. 

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